13:36 To Rosslare

sublimity · 08-12-2011, 13:40

I'm on this train and it's a 29k commuter train. This is not what I paid my money for. I expect an Intercity train. The only reason I can think of is that it's December 8th. They obviously thought there'd be a higher volume of passengers? When oh when is SDO coming into operation so we can have longer 22k intercity trains on this line??

Mark Gleeson · 08-12-2011, 14:05

It happens as a matter of routine on the 13:36 due train shortages. ICR stock is allocated in preference to Sligo

SDO is not the issue, its a lack of suitable trains. If they can't find a 3 coach set finding a 6 coach set will be even harder. The 6 coach ICR parked in platform 1 in Connolly is the 16:00 to Sligo.

dowlingm · 08-12-2011, 15:27

Can we be reminded who were the Sligo politicians who refused Mark 3s as hand me downs so that sublimity can complain to them?

Traincustomer · 08-12-2011, 17:05

What does the abbreviation "SDO" mean?
"School days only" as in Bus Éireann timetables of years ago springs to mind (!!!) but I know it must be a railway-related term! Thanks in advance.

markpb · 08-12-2011, 17:06

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Originally Posted by Traincustomer

What does the abbreviation "SDO" mean?
"School days only" as in Bus Éireann timetables of years ago springs to mind (!!!) but I know it must be a railway-related term! Thanks in advance.

Selected door opening. It allows longer trains to serve shorter stations by only opening the front/back doors and stop passengers stepping out into the air.

Traincustomer · 09-12-2011, 15:18

Thanks for that, just wasn't aware of the abbreviation side of things.

08-12-2011, 13:40	#1
sublimity Really Regular Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 309	13:36 To Rosslare I'm on this train and it's a 29k commuter train. This is not what I paid my money for. I expect an Intercity train. The only reason I can think of is that it's December 8th. They obviously thought there'd be a higher volume of passengers? When oh when is SDO coming into operation so we can have longer 22k intercity trains on this line??

08-12-2011, 14:05	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	It happens as a matter of routine on the 13:36 due train shortages. ICR stock is allocated in preference to Sligo SDO is not the issue, its a lack of suitable trains. If they can't find a 3 coach set finding a 6 coach set will be even harder. The 6 coach ICR parked in platform 1 in Connolly is the 16:00 to Sligo. __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

08-12-2011, 17:05	#4
Traincustomer Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ar an traein Posts: 602	SDO? What does the abbreviation "SDO" mean? "School days only" as in Bus Éireann timetables of years ago springs to mind (!!!) but I know it must be a railway-related term! Thanks in advance.

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08-12-2011, 15:27	#3
dowlingm Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,371	Can we be reminded who were the Sligo politicians who refused Mark 3s as hand me downs so that sublimity can complain to them?

09-12-2011, 15:18	#6
Traincustomer Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ar an traein Posts: 602	Thanks for that, just wasn't aware of the abbreviation side of things.