Smoking on train!

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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?