Smoking on train!

AD11 · 28-01-2014, 15:08

I hadnt seen this in a long time but there was one, possibly even two people standing between 2 carriages smoking on the 18.05 from Connolly to Longford yesterday evening.

As if it wasnt uncomfortable enough the stench of smoke was disgusting. Added to that the unfortunate fact that there was a distinct smell of urine coming in too made it for one of the worst trips ever.

The only consolation was that I did have a seat for a change. I've had to make arrangements at work to slip away 5 minutes before time just to have a chance of a seat. Sometimes it works

and sometimes it doesnt.

Getting back to the smoking, there were 2 Gardai at Mullingar but I dont know if that was only a coincidence.

Where are the Irish Rail staff when something really unpleasant not to mention illegal like that is going on?

Mark Gleeson · 28-01-2014, 15:30

Toilets are all fitted with smoke alarms.

The coaches are stuff full of emergency handles, passenger driver communication alarms and so on.

AD11 · 28-01-2014, 15:38

They werent in the toilets. They were between carriages.

James Howard · 28-01-2014, 16:24

There was somebody smoking on the 1905 to Sligo last night as well. There aren't smoke alarms in all trains or they don't work. Just before Christmas I was beside the able-bodied toilet on a 29K and there was an couple who nipped in every 5 minutes to take a quick puff on a joint.

You daren't do anything about it - particularly if you are trying to get a bit of work done because at the very least you are likely to get your laptop smashed. It is not up to the customer to do anything about this - they need a staff member in the passenger area of the train. I haven't seen an Irish Rail staff member on the 1805 to Longford for at least 5 years.

AD11 · 28-01-2014, 17:02

I agree James, any one challenging scumbags on the train is more likely to end up in hospital or worse. Sad times we live in.

Jamie2k9 · 28-01-2014, 17:52

Mark

Do the alarms on the 22's actually alert the driver, they get set off with a little wind and I don't believe for one minute staff are informed as they say as they never do anything so its pointless.

28-01-2014, 15:08	#1
AD11 New to the board Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Westmeath Posts: 29	Smoking on train! I hadnt seen this in a long time but there was one, possibly even two people standing between 2 carriages smoking on the 18.05 from Connolly to Longford yesterday evening. As if it wasnt uncomfortable enough the stench of smoke was disgusting. Added to that the unfortunate fact that there was a distinct smell of urine coming in too made it for one of the worst trips ever. The only consolation was that I did have a seat for a change. I've had to make arrangements at work to slip away 5 minutes before time just to have a chance of a seat. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesnt. Getting back to the smoking, there were 2 Gardai at Mullingar but I dont know if that was only a coincidence. Where are the Irish Rail staff when something really unpleasant not to mention illegal like that is going on? __________________ I can't remember the last day I didn't train.

28-01-2014, 15:30	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Toilets are all fitted with smoke alarms. The coaches are stuff full of emergency handles, passenger driver communication alarms and so on. __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

28-01-2014, 15:38	#3
AD11 New to the board Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Westmeath Posts: 29	They werent in the toilets. They were between carriages. __________________ I can't remember the last day I didn't train.

28-01-2014, 17:02	#5
AD11 New to the board Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Westmeath Posts: 29	I agree James, any one challenging scumbags on the train is more likely to end up in hospital or worse. Sad times we live in. __________________ I can't remember the last day I didn't train.

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28-01-2014, 16:24	#4
James Howard Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sligo Line Posts: 1,115	There was somebody smoking on the 1905 to Sligo last night as well. There aren't smoke alarms in all trains or they don't work. Just before Christmas I was beside the able-bodied toilet on a 29K and there was an couple who nipped in every 5 minutes to take a quick puff on a joint. You daren't do anything about it - particularly if you are trying to get a bit of work done because at the very least you are likely to get your laptop smashed. It is not up to the customer to do anything about this - they need a staff member in the passenger area of the train. I haven't seen an Irish Rail staff member on the 1805 to Longford for at least 5 years.

28-01-2014, 17:52	#6
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	Mark Do the alarms on the 22's actually alert the driver, they get set off with a little wind and I don't believe for one minute staff are informed as they say as they never do anything so its pointless.