6 car set in peak time

James Shields · 06-06-2007, 20:10

I was on the 18:15 and it was jammers (I'd normally hang on for the 18:40 ex Connolly, but I had a dentist appointment and if anything went wrong I'd rather be on the train that's in front).

Clearly the system is stretched to breaking point, with reduced capacity trains happening far too frequently.

Colm Donoghue · 06-06-2007, 20:24

I was on the 11am 8 car service this morning to Rush&Lusk.
Me and the other two passengers didn't see anything untoward......

Why IE run 8 cars during the day I dunno though.
to justify their price rises I suppose.

I fairness, a 33b and a 230 to go a few short km is excessive.

Apparently Fingal Co.Co. are to build a pedestrian/cycle route across the estuary... maybe Terontess, you or your neighbours grandchildren could use this...

dermo88 · 06-06-2007, 20:29

Sorry about that Terrontress, had a similar experience a few years back on the train from Ennis to Dublin.

Being on holiday, somewhat tired, grouchy and hungover, the last thing I was in the mood for was a bunch of screaming teenage alco-scum at the opposite end of a Cravens....and they were making a racket.

Walked up, aggressively, threatened them.

"Blah....rights.....blah...."

My reply.

"You have the right to remain silent, I suggest for your own sake, and everyone else on this train, you use it, before I get the train guard to confiscate your cans. Now enjoy you drink....quietly".

They got out Thurles....and I slept. Plus, I knew I could batter them if I wanted to.....because I'd be well away from Ireland within 3 days in any case

.

I know I am getting old when I start saying things like.....

"We never behaved like that as kids, we'd get a clip on the ear"

But its true.....we were either scared of misbehaving, or we knew the boundary.

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06-06-2007, 20:10	#1
James Shields Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Drogheda, Ireland Posts: 1,275	I was on the 18:15 and it was jammers (I'd normally hang on for the 18:40 ex Connolly, but I had a dentist appointment and if anything went wrong I'd rather be on the train that's in front). Clearly the system is stretched to breaking point, with reduced capacity trains happening far too frequently.

06-06-2007, 20:24	#2
Colm Donoghue Really Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 873	I was on the 11am 8 car service this morning to Rush&Lusk. Me and the other two passengers didn't see anything untoward...... Why IE run 8 cars during the day I dunno though. to justify their price rises I suppose. I fairness, a 33b and a 230 to go a few short km is excessive. Apparently Fingal Co.Co. are to build a pedestrian/cycle route across the estuary... maybe Terontess, you or your neighbours grandchildren could use this...

06-06-2007, 20:29	#3
dermo88 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 136	Sorry about that Terrontress, had a similar experience a few years back on the train from Ennis to Dublin. Being on holiday, somewhat tired, grouchy and hungover, the last thing I was in the mood for was a bunch of screaming teenage alco-scum at the opposite end of a Cravens....and they were making a racket. Walked up, aggressively, threatened them. "Blah....rights.....blah...." My reply. "You have the right to remain silent, I suggest for your own sake, and everyone else on this train, you use it, before I get the train guard to confiscate your cans. Now enjoy you drink....quietly". They got out Thurles....and I slept. Plus, I knew I could batter them if I wanted to.....because I'd be well away from Ireland within 3 days in any case . I know I am getting old when I start saying things like..... "We never behaved like that as kids, we'd get a clip on the ear" But its true.....we were either scared of misbehaving, or we knew the boundary.