[article] Iarnrod Eireann urged to reopen tunnel

kevin · 11-05-2007, 14:17

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Originally Posted by colmd

half a mile or ~800m

When they used platform 10 during the construction of platforms 6, 7 & 8 they ran buses between it and the main station.

kevin

Gary · 11-05-2007, 14:25

What do you reckon the time difference would be to say Connolly by PPT versus normal stop at Heuston and Luas to Connolly?

Would be very handy for the airport/ industrial estates around Santry for Kidare passengers if DB could co-ordinate a bus service around the train. That is until Metro comes along and makes life a lot easier again!

Mark Gleeson · 11-05-2007, 14:26

There are some ground rules:

1. Any service which does use the tunnel, must be in addition to those currently scheduled

Why, as not to negatively effect those happy with Heuston, we will call them the Jervisites not forgetting those looking for a intercity connection

2. Any service which does run through the tunnel must operate via the Drumcondra line and serve Drumcondra

Why, rebuilding Glasnevin Junction is too expensive and not worth the little benefit it offers. Stop in Drumcondra enhances access to Croke Park, and north city with excellent bus interchange

3. Any train which operates through the tunnel cannot do so at the price of the cancellation of a service elsewhere.

Why, removal of an established and busy service isn't in the passenger interest

4. The only realistic option is Docklands

Why, space in Connolly doesn't exist at peak times.

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11-05-2007, 14:25	#2
Gary Regular Poster Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 71	What do you reckon the time difference would be to say Connolly by PPT versus normal stop at Heuston and Luas to Connolly? Would be very handy for the airport/ industrial estates around Santry for Kidare passengers if DB could co-ordinate a bus service around the train. That is until Metro comes along and makes life a lot easier again!

11-05-2007, 14:26	#3
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	There are some ground rules: 1. Any service which does use the tunnel, must be in addition to those currently scheduled Why, as not to negatively effect those happy with Heuston, we will call them the Jervisites not forgetting those looking for a intercity connection 2. Any service which does run through the tunnel must operate via the Drumcondra line and serve Drumcondra Why, rebuilding Glasnevin Junction is too expensive and not worth the little benefit it offers. Stop in Drumcondra enhances access to Croke Park, and north city with excellent bus interchange 3. Any train which operates through the tunnel cannot do so at the price of the cancellation of a service elsewhere. Why, removal of an established and busy service isn't in the passenger interest 4. The only realistic option is Docklands Why, space in Connolly doesn't exist at peak times.