Barry Kenny writes in Metro

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Did anyone see the letter from Barry Kenny in todays Metro paper.
it reads:

"On the issue of rail customers using folding chairs on trains...We do not allow the use of folding chairs or other temporary seating on trains for two reasons: they take up capacity which is critically needed, espically at peak times; and, critically, because in the unlikely event of a safety situtation they would be an impediment to the safe exit from the train of cummunters.
We are constantly striving to add capacity to our services but such is the demand for DART and Commuter rail tht when additional capacity is added it is filled quickly.
We will continue to enhance capacity with investment in resignalling of the city centre, Docklands Station and the the Kildare Route project all set to deliver additional peak trains for the Drogheada, Maynooth adn Kildare lines.
In the meantime we would ask our customers to ensure that capacity is maximised on board by not using folding chairs or other temporary seating. For those such as P Burke (Metro, tuesday) who experience discomfort standing, a number of seats in each carriage are designated priority seating for those who require it, and we urge customers to vacate these seats if required by others.
Barry Kenny - Manager, Media and PR, IE.

LOL - Maximise capacity - has he been on the 17.10 Heuston to Athlone train???
There is NO CAPACITY TO MAXIMISE. I do love the feeling of a strangers breeding on my neck in the evening. That's my experience of I.R. idea of capacity!

Also his comment on "unlikely event of a safety situation they would be an impediment to safe exit from the train of commuters"
What about the crowds of people standing in the exit doors on trains - is this not an impediment to safety???
Does anyone read his press releases before he issues them????