Early Bird Train out of Mullingar

Kat · 12-11-2007, 18:45

Just wondering if anyone has heard if there is going to be an earlier train then the 06.53 leaving mullingar to dublin in the new timetables for the longford-dublin line.
As it's funny that the galway line has early bird trains leaving athlone for dublin but mullingar hasn't.

Mark Gleeson · 12-11-2007, 19:09

Reports have reached us from some very concerned people in Westmeath that Irish Rail will be reducing the number of peak hour services to/from Longford

The IE official in charge of the timetabling on the line is well known to us and has failed to make any effort to provide a modern frequent service on all routes

It doesn't make much sense really but it doesn't look positive in terms of extra trains

Point to note 'Early Bird' was the term given to a train which ran Mondays only to Dublin early morning. None exist anymore

Kat · 12-11-2007, 19:56

That is mad. They want us to use public transport and then they look at reducing it services. At the moment services to and from Mullingar are still very limited. Even in the evenings, i can't understand why some of the trains on that line going to Longford has to stop at every stop from Connolly. Then there is the 18.00 service that has only 4 carraiges and is packed to the hilt. That has to be a Health and Safety Issue.
Mostly I either have to get the 6.15am bus from Mullingar or drive to Maynooth, in order to get to dublin for 8am start, could be a bleak winter.

Mickey H · 12-11-2007, 22:06

"Reports have reached us from some very concerned people in Westmeath that Irish Rail will be reducing the number of peak hour services to/from Longford"

Perhaps they want to eliminate the Mk2 set in the new timetable but not yet having any 22Ks in service??

Heard a rumour some 22Ks have been sent back to Korea. Any truth in that?

Mark Gleeson · 12-11-2007, 22:17

Services to Sligo are unaffected

All 22k units delivered to Ireland are accounted for and are following there usual test train times

Mickey H · 12-11-2007, 22:19

How many have been delivered?

StephenM · 12-11-2007, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

All 22k units delivered to Ireland are accounted for and are following there usual test train times

I was amazed to see 4 sets in Limerick and 1 at Limerick Junction. I take it they will be one of the first lines to get the new stock after Sligo?

Mickey H · 13-11-2007, 13:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

All 22k units delivered to Ireland are accounted for and are following there usual test train times

How many have been delivered?

12-11-2007, 18:45	#1
Kat New to the board Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11	Early Bird Train out of Mullingar Just wondering if anyone has heard if there is going to be an earlier train then the 06.53 leaving mullingar to dublin in the new timetables for the longford-dublin line. As it's funny that the galway line has early bird trains leaving athlone for dublin but mullingar hasn't.

12-11-2007, 19:09	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Reports have reached us from some very concerned people in Westmeath that Irish Rail will be reducing the number of peak hour services to/from Longford The IE official in charge of the timetabling on the line is well known to us and has failed to make any effort to provide a modern frequent service on all routes It doesn't make much sense really but it doesn't look positive in terms of extra trains Point to note 'Early Bird' was the term given to a train which ran Mondays only to Dublin early morning. None exist anymore __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 12-11-2007 at 19:13.

12-11-2007, 22:06	#4
Mickey H Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 279	22Ks "Reports have reached us from some very concerned people in Westmeath that Irish Rail will be reducing the number of peak hour services to/from Longford" Perhaps they want to eliminate the Mk2 set in the new timetable but not yet having any 22Ks in service?? Heard a rumour some 22Ks have been sent back to Korea. Any truth in that?

12-11-2007, 22:17	#5
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Services to Sligo are unaffected All 22k units delivered to Ireland are accounted for and are following there usual test train times __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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12-11-2007, 19:56	#3
Kat New to the board Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11	That is mad. They want us to use public transport and then they look at reducing it services. At the moment services to and from Mullingar are still very limited. Even in the evenings, i can't understand why some of the trains on that line going to Longford has to stop at every stop from Connolly. Then there is the 18.00 service that has only 4 carraiges and is packed to the hilt. That has to be a Health and Safety Issue. Mostly I either have to get the 6.15am bus from Mullingar or drive to Maynooth, in order to get to dublin for 8am start, could be a bleak winter.

12-11-2007, 22:19	#6
Mickey H Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 279	How many have been delivered?