Claremorris

joey · 15-04-2015, 14:22

Claremorris to Athenry re-open?

Mark Gleeson · 15-04-2015, 14:39

Well, it never closed...

Not connected at Athenry anyway

Colm Moore · 19-04-2015, 13:40

I understand there is a suggestion that there may be a freight flow from Claremorris. However, as that would likely be going to a port on the east or south coast, there is not need to spend money on Claremorris-Athenry.

In addition, there is the matter of the structural condition of the railway: http://www.tuamherald.ie/news/roundu...-rail-at-risk/

Inniskeen · 20-04-2015, 06:34

Well the only reason you might want to go via Athenry is that it would be the shortest route to Waterford and apart from the section from Ennis to Limerick no part of the route is operating anywhere near to capacity.

Interestingly there is also activity between Limeick and Foynes with a reasonable prospect of that line being returned to service.

Mark Gleeson · 20-04-2015, 06:52

The difference is marginal at best. Why reopen a line at great expense when you can use the existing line which has 24 hour availability 363 days a year. Its cheaper and more efficient to do so.

Inniskeen · 20-04-2015, 17:34

There are various positives that would roll out of re-opening Athenry to Claremorris including reduced mileage for several freight flows, more efficient use of crews and rolling stock, capacity for further expansion, strenthening of the economics of the existing WRC and the establishment of Tuam to Galway passenger services.

While I appreciate some would dismiss such benefits and oppose railway development much beyond the GDA there is a degree of logic to the proposal nevertheless.

15-04-2015, 14:22	#1
joey Regular Poster Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Coach A Posts: 188	Claremorris Claremorris to Athenry re-open?

15-04-2015, 14:39	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Well, it never closed... Not connected at Athenry anyway __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

19-04-2015, 13:40	#3
Colm Moore Local Liaison Officer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,442	I understand there is a suggestion that there may be a freight flow from Claremorris. However, as that would likely be going to a port on the east or south coast, there is not need to spend money on Claremorris-Athenry. In addition, there is the matter of the structural condition of the railway: http://www.tuamherald.ie/news/roundu...-rail-at-risk/ __________________

20-04-2015, 06:52	#5
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	The difference is marginal at best. Why reopen a line at great expense when you can use the existing line which has 24 hour availability 363 days a year. Its cheaper and more efficient to do so. __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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20-04-2015, 06:34	#4
Inniskeen Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 951	Well the only reason you might want to go via Athenry is that it would be the shortest route to Waterford and apart from the section from Ennis to Limerick no part of the route is operating anywhere near to capacity. Interestingly there is also activity between Limeick and Foynes with a reasonable prospect of that line being returned to service.

20-04-2015, 17:34	#6
Inniskeen Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 951	There are various positives that would roll out of re-opening Athenry to Claremorris including reduced mileage for several freight flows, more efficient use of crews and rolling stock, capacity for further expansion, strenthening of the economics of the existing WRC and the establishment of Tuam to Galway passenger services. While I appreciate some would dismiss such benefits and oppose railway development much beyond the GDA there is a degree of logic to the proposal nevertheless.