Kildare Route Project

Kilkea · 13-07-2009, 14:02

anyone know when the new tracks will actually open? Can't see what the delay is to be honest, as it looks like they have just stopped work on it completely even though they still have to connect both ends. There looks to be quite a lot of plant hire sitting idol which I assume IE is paying for??

Colm Moore · 13-07-2009, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Kilkea

anyone know when the new tracks will actually open?

It will be quite a few months yet.

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Can't see what the delay is to be honest, as it looks like they have just stopped work on it completely even though they still have to connect both ends.

Its quite possible that the small bits of work required to let everything else join up are still being done.

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There looks to be quite a lot of plant hire sitting idol which I assume IE is paying for??

Earthworks tend to be done by contractors, so it will be between the contractor and the plant hirer. many plant companies won't charge you if you declare the equipment "off hire".

There are more closures this weekend on Heuston-Portarlington, so maybe they will be doing work.

Kilkea · 02-11-2009, 13:00

This morning's 06.10 Waterford-Dublin train ran on the new tracks, although we were still inot Heuston late!

Kilocharlie · 29-11-2009, 00:03

From www.facebook.com/iarnrodeireann

Question posted on facebook

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Just got the new time table for Kildare commuter line REALLY disappointed not one extra train stopping at Adamstown. Earliest train to Heuston Mon-Fri leaves Adamstown 07-04 hopeless. Sunday last train leaving Heuston for Adamstown 18.30 WTF........I thought when we had 4 tracking we would have more frequent services. .....Response please

Response by Irish Rail

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The completion of the Kildare Route Project delivers capacity which enables Iarnród Éireann to cater for growth into the future on Commuter and Intercity services. Currently, due to the national economic situation, demand levels have reduced, and development at areas along the line, including Adamstown, have not advanced to expected levels. However, current service levels are being maintained, and we will be able to respond with increased frequency swiftly when demand increases. In the meantime, upon completion of the two new lines, we are taking the opportunity to renew the track on the two existing lines on this intensively used section of the network. This work will be completed in 2010.

TGV · 30-11-2009, 22:22

Per Irish Rail Website...

The Kildare Route project will cost in excess of €350 million.

The new timetable has managed to reduce the number of trains. I wouldn't mind that if the remaining ones go faster.

Today I got the 5:10 to Athlone. It took one hour and 5 minutes to reach Kildare Town which is a full 30 minutes late on a supposedly 35 minute journey.

In these hard times, surely spending €350 million should lead to some improvement for customers, and if not then why spend the money in the first place?

Mark Gleeson · 01-12-2009, 23:22

Kildare route project isn't finished yet, until all 4 tracks are commissioned things are as they where. But when it is then the journey time reductions will come as will the end of delays due to all stop trains as you will glide by at 100mph on the fast track.

Current and final phase is relaying the old two tracks to modern standard, without significant impact on services, this would be impossible without the new tracks being in place

Good news if there is such is that EU law will mandate refunds for failure to achieve punctuality and reliability targets as of December 3rd 2009

13-07-2009, 14:02	#1
Kilkea Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athy Posts: 111	Kildare Route Project anyone know when the new tracks will actually open? Can't see what the delay is to be honest, as it looks like they have just stopped work on it completely even though they still have to connect both ends. There looks to be quite a lot of plant hire sitting idol which I assume IE is paying for??

30-11-2009, 22:22	#5
TGV New to the board Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Kildare Route Project Per Irish Rail Website... The Kildare Route project will cost in excess of €350 million. The new timetable has managed to reduce the number of trains. I wouldn't mind that if the remaining ones go faster. Today I got the 5:10 to Athlone. It took one hour and 5 minutes to reach Kildare Town which is a full 30 minutes late on a supposedly 35 minute journey. In these hard times, surely spending €350 million should lead to some improvement for customers, and if not then why spend the money in the first place?

01-12-2009, 23:22	#6
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Kildare route project isn't finished yet, until all 4 tracks are commissioned things are as they where. But when it is then the journey time reductions will come as will the end of delays due to all stop trains as you will glide by at 100mph on the fast track. Current and final phase is relaying the old two tracks to modern standard, without significant impact on services, this would be impossible without the new tracks being in place Good news if there is such is that EU law will mandate refunds for failure to achieve punctuality and reliability targets as of December 3rd 2009 __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 01-12-2009 at 23:27.

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02-11-2009, 13:00	#3
Kilkea Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athy Posts: 111	This morning's 06.10 Waterford-Dublin train ran on the new tracks, although we were still inot Heuston late!