M-F 17:31 Commuter service from Pearse to Gorey

craigybagel · 08-09-2006, 20:46

That mean the 2800s are back again? sorry if i sound like a nerd just curious....

Mark Gleeson · 08-09-2006, 21:03

Its not clear what train is which here which isn't helping

Yes the 6:45 was delayed in Blackrock, it was no more than 5 minutes down not a issue wouldn't even show up

2800 units don't have AC, the 29000 do that said the thermostat is set between 18 and 21 as such it will switch off the cooling element in the current weather

The 2800 units despite IE little story are alive and well the just ain't running the evening Gorey service, they run the morning one.

craigybagel · 09-09-2006, 15:47

2800s back on the afternoon run today

James Shields · 10-09-2006, 14:59

Would it be practical to have an 8-car 2900 from Connolly to Greystones, then break it in two to continue on to Gorey?

Mark Gleeson · 10-09-2006, 15:47

No point, having spoken to a passenger of the 6:45 ex Gorey its significantly quieter than the DART services either side, thus no increase is justifed. The train is equiped for a large number of standees

The 17:31 Pearse Gorey is equally not close to full as a 6 coach train, there are a few 4 coach trains which deserve an upgrade

End of the day its fairly pointless to have half the trains crush load and half with only a handfull standing moving things around to level it so the level of crowding is broadly similar is fair

craigybagel · 10-09-2006, 21:48

Very true most people on the evening Gorey can find a seat and those who dont should get one by Bray its a lot better than on the Droghedas and Maynooths. Also worth bearing in mind there are two buses to wicklow, one extended to rathdrum and arklow, going at exactly the same time and they arent exactly heaving either.

Thomas Ralph · 24-09-2007, 21:09

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Originally Posted by James Shields

Would it be practical to have an 8-car 2900 from Connolly to Greystones, then break it in two to continue on to Gorey?

That would make sense. Therefore, it'll never happen.

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08-09-2006, 20:46	#1
craigybagel Regular Poster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wicklow Kilbarrack cork and all stations between Posts: 74	That mean the 2800s are back again? sorry if i sound like a nerd just curious....

08-09-2006, 21:03	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Its not clear what train is which here which isn't helping Yes the 6:45 was delayed in Blackrock, it was no more than 5 minutes down not a issue wouldn't even show up 2800 units don't have AC, the 29000 do that said the thermostat is set between 18 and 21 as such it will switch off the cooling element in the current weather The 2800 units despite IE little story are alive and well the just ain't running the evening Gorey service, they run the morning one.

09-09-2006, 15:47	#3
craigybagel Regular Poster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wicklow Kilbarrack cork and all stations between Posts: 74	2800s back on the afternoon run today

10-09-2006, 14:59	#4
James Shields Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Drogheda, Ireland Posts: 1,275	Would it be practical to have an 8-car 2900 from Connolly to Greystones, then break it in two to continue on to Gorey?

10-09-2006, 15:47	#5
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	No point, having spoken to a passenger of the 6:45 ex Gorey its significantly quieter than the DART services either side, thus no increase is justifed. The train is equiped for a large number of standees The 17:31 Pearse Gorey is equally not close to full as a 6 coach train, there are a few 4 coach trains which deserve an upgrade End of the day its fairly pointless to have half the trains crush load and half with only a handfull standing moving things around to level it so the level of crowding is broadly similar is fair

10-09-2006, 21:48	#6
craigybagel Regular Poster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wicklow Kilbarrack cork and all stations between Posts: 74	Very true most people on the evening Gorey can find a seat and those who dont should get one by Bray its a lot better than on the Droghedas and Maynooths. Also worth bearing in mind there are two buses to wicklow, one extended to rathdrum and arklow, going at exactly the same time and they arent exactly heaving either.