Passenger numbers not as bad as people say

Mark Gleeson · 21-04-2007, 18:43

Well I was out on the 11:47 Limerick Junction Waterford today

There where a number of Dublin Clonmel passengers and quite a few Tipperary Waterford. Roughly 15 got off at Waterford thats not really bad when you consider how slow it is. Potential possibly

We left on time, arrived on time all stops, all stops announced, train was clean, stations seemed in good order no doubt helped by the staff in the signal box. Despite the dodgy track the ride wasn't bad (had similar in Wales on a similar line) and engine under the floor was rarely noticed.

So the second least used line in the country can manage a respectable customer service but hasn't many passengers funny that eh?

dowlingm · 03-05-2007, 19:19

Now if only they would try wild notions like letting the early Waterford continue to Limerick immediately from LJ rather than holding so that Tipperary/Cahir/Clonmel commuter could happen

Jister · 04-05-2007, 11:02

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Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

So the second least used line in the country can manage a respectable customer service but hasn't many passengers funny that eh?

Which line is the least used then?

The Pheonix Park Tunnel probably

Mark Gleeson · 04-05-2007, 11:15

Rosslare Limerick Junction growth since the extra trains where added has put it marginally ahead of Nenagh.

Park Tunnel is very popular when it sees a passenger train but is listed as a freight only route

ACustomer · 04-05-2007, 11:26

Not having any Sunday service on the Waterford to Limerick Junction line kills the weekender traffic stone dead. Provoding such a service (even one traineach way late afternoon) could boost traffic considerably.

Mark Gleeson · 04-05-2007, 11:30

Come to think about it there is a passenger service running Waterford Tipperary Portarlington Claremorris this Sunday. Its the only Sunday in the year when a passenger service operates. The usual Diocese of Waterford and Lismore pilgrimage to Knock (well Claremorris) runs

Depart Waterford at 06:10 (B800)
Depart Claremorris 17:30 (B500)

Calls all stations to Tipperary then Limerick Junction reverse (possibly twice) Portarlington reverse

Its a Mk3 push pull set with a 201 class locomotive, specially authorised but limited to 40mph Waterford Limerick Junction, with 10mph limit on Cahir Viaduct

StephenM · 07-05-2007, 22:56

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Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

Depart Waterford at 06:10 (B800)
Depart Claremorris 17:30 (B500)

Thats some penance for taking the train from Waterford! Ouch, I like trains but wouldn't spend that long on one.

21-04-2007, 18:43	#1
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Passenger numbers not as bad as people say Well I was out on the 11:47 Limerick Junction Waterford today There where a number of Dublin Clonmel passengers and quite a few Tipperary Waterford. Roughly 15 got off at Waterford thats not really bad when you consider how slow it is. Potential possibly We left on time, arrived on time all stops, all stops announced, train was clean, stations seemed in good order no doubt helped by the staff in the signal box. Despite the dodgy track the ride wasn't bad (had similar in Wales on a similar line) and engine under the floor was rarely noticed. So the second least used line in the country can manage a respectable customer service but hasn't many passengers funny that eh? Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 21-04-2007 at 19:35.

04-05-2007, 11:30	#6
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Come to think about it there is a passenger service running Waterford Tipperary Portarlington Claremorris this Sunday. Its the only Sunday in the year when a passenger service operates. The usual Diocese of Waterford and Lismore pilgrimage to Knock (well Claremorris) runs Depart Waterford at 06:10 (B800) Depart Claremorris 17:30 (B500) Calls all stations to Tipperary then Limerick Junction reverse (possibly twice) Portarlington reverse Its a Mk3 push pull set with a 201 class locomotive, specially authorised but limited to 40mph Waterford Limerick Junction, with 10mph limit on Cahir Viaduct Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 04-05-2007 at 11:41.

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03-05-2007, 19:19	#2
dowlingm Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,371	Now if only they would try wild notions like letting the early Waterford continue to Limerick immediately from LJ rather than holding so that Tipperary/Cahir/Clonmel commuter could happen

04-05-2007, 11:15	#4
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Rosslare Limerick Junction growth since the extra trains where added has put it marginally ahead of Nenagh. Park Tunnel is very popular when it sees a passenger train but is listed as a freight only route

04-05-2007, 11:26	#5
ACustomer Really Regular Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 767	Not having any Sunday service on the Waterford to Limerick Junction line kills the weekender traffic stone dead. Provoding such a service (even one traineach way late afternoon) could boost traffic considerably.