Navan rail scoping study

philip · 14-12-2007, 19:34

So if only we'd pushed for multiple WRC route options to be investigated we could have seen it sunk! Lesson learned. Politics in Oireland isn't just local, it's myopic.

The Navan link is to be held up by Meath people while the WRC motors ahead. What a country.

eoin · 15-12-2007, 14:28

The fundamental problem, I think, is that councillors will be allowed to **** up these plans to their heart's content, because people don't have a clue what's going on. I live in Dunshaughlin, amongst people who spend hours in cars and on buses every day. They hate it and they'll moan about it, but they don't see the train as a realistic alternative. As far as most people are concerned, it ain't gonna happen. This is simply because they are aware, on some level, of the dithering that'll go on for years to come.

But everyone just accepts this. There is no pressure on politicians to just get on with it and build the bloody thing. It just isn't an issue. Knowledge of any plans to rebuild the railway is minimal. It's certainly not something I've ever heard discussed in the pub. People will probably contradict me on this, but in reality, the kind of person posting on this forum is the kind of person who cares about the railway to Navan. For the majority it's a non-issue, which is a shame.

dowlingm · 17-12-2007, 14:21

Except on the WRC an alternative route would have been a better idea for Galway commuters (bend the track in towards Oranmore and don't bother with the cattle stops)

Thomas J Stamp · 17-12-2007, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by dowlingm

Except on the WRC an alternative route would have been a better idea for Galway commuters (bend the track in towards Oranmore and don't bother with the cattle stops)

Lets leave the WRC debate there lads.

KSW · 17-12-2007, 16:33

Navan rail line would be good but is IE not short of Commuter Railcars?

dowlingm · 17-12-2007, 17:47

Not when the 22ks free up 29ks - or so IE says anyway...

eoin · 17-12-2007, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithStephen

Navan rail line would be good but is IE not short of Commuter Railcars?

These plans are a little more big picture than that. It's a given that more rolling stock would be needed.

KSW · 17-12-2007, 21:53

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Originally Posted by eoin

These plans are a little more big picture than that. It's a given that more rolling stock would be needed.

Of course it is, You guys deserve a rail service too & your bound to try every option there is....

Derek Wheeler · 17-12-2007, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by eoin

The fundamental problem, I think, is that councillors will be allowed to **** up these plans to their heart's content, because people don't have a clue what's going on. I live in Dunshaughlin, amongst people who spend hours in cars and on buses every day. They hate it and they'll moan about it, but they don't see the train as a realistic alternative. As far as most people are concerned, it ain't gonna happen. This is simply because they are aware, on some level, of the dithering that'll go on for years to come.

But everyone just accepts this. There is no pressure on politicians to just get on with it and build the bloody thing. It just isn't an issue. Knowledge of any plans to rebuild the railway is minimal. It's certainly not something I've ever heard discussed in the pub. People will probably contradict me on this, but in reality, the kind of person posting on this forum is the kind of person who cares about the railway to Navan. For the majority it's a non-issue, which is a shame.

At last some reality.

Well done Eoin.

15-12-2007, 14:28	#2
eoin New to the board Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 11	The fundamental problem, I think, is that councillors will be allowed to **** up these plans to their heart's content, because people don't have a clue what's going on. I live in Dunshaughlin, amongst people who spend hours in cars and on buses every day. They hate it and they'll moan about it, but they don't see the train as a realistic alternative. As far as most people are concerned, it ain't gonna happen. This is simply because they are aware, on some level, of the dithering that'll go on for years to come. But everyone just accepts this. There is no pressure on politicians to just get on with it and build the bloody thing. It just isn't an issue. Knowledge of any plans to rebuild the railway is minimal. It's certainly not something I've ever heard discussed in the pub. People will probably contradict me on this, but in reality, the kind of person posting on this forum is the kind of person who cares about the railway to Navan. For the majority it's a non-issue, which is a shame. Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 15-12-2007 at 14:31.

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14-12-2007, 19:34	#1
philip Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 632	So if only we'd pushed for multiple WRC route options to be investigated we could have seen it sunk! Lesson learned. Politics in Oireland isn't just local, it's myopic. The Navan link is to be held up by Meath people while the WRC motors ahead. What a country.

17-12-2007, 14:21	#3
dowlingm Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,371	Except on the WRC an alternative route would have been a better idea for Galway commuters (bend the track in towards Oranmore and don't bother with the cattle stops)

17-12-2007, 16:33	#5
KSW Really Regular Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rosslare Line Posts: 600	Navan rail line would be good but is IE not short of Commuter Railcars?

17-12-2007, 17:47	#6
dowlingm Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,371	Not when the 22ks free up 29ks - or so IE says anyway...