Additional track Cherryville Junction to Kilkenny

crypto · 17-12-2007, 20:23

Hello,

New member, apologies for the forthcoming n00bish questions. There was clearly an second track from Cherryville Junction to Kilkenny at one stage, I was wondering when this was lifted?

Secondly, is there any suggestion of relaying this (second) track? I understand that the throughput of the current line probably doesn't justify an additional line. However, surely journey times would be improved, not to mention reliability. All of the bridges appear to support an additional track, and I would assume I.E. own the property along the route. I was stuck in Carlow for several minutes recently waiting for an incoming train, these kinds of delays would be eliminated with an additional track, one would assume. Surely the cost would be cheaper per km that say reopening the WRC, as there wouldn't be the cost of eliminating level crossings etc?

On a separate note, is there any section of the line which would be a candidate for re-alignment a la the current work at Portalington?

Thanks.

Thomas J Stamp · 18-12-2007, 11:49

hummmmmmm.......... as an exercise in baying to the mob it's time for a poll.

closes at 5.pm this evening!!

packetswitch · 18-12-2007, 15:35

Overwhelming mandate for causing physical harm to Mr. Gleeson.

Colm Moore · 18-12-2007, 16:37

Without going to the trouble of doubling the whole darn thing, we should do what they do in the USA - passing loops that are several km long, although admittedly, their trains are sometimes several km long.

Mark Gleeson · 18-12-2007, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by packetswitch

Overwhelming mandate for causing physical harm to Mr. Gleeson.

I think not, I'll send the heavies around your place later for suggesting such

Mark Hennessy · 18-12-2007, 17:01

Hi crypto,

Welcome to the board.

This is an infrastructure question and usually goes in our members section.

I have little doubt that this section will not be doubled any time in the future.
IE may improve services to Carlow when the Kildare Route Project doubling the amount of tracks to Sallins is completed.

I'll lock this thread now.

Thomas J Stamp · 18-12-2007, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

I think not, I'll send the heavies around your place later for suggesting such

methinks mrG may have swaped a few votes.

anyhow, the pitchfork brigade have spoken!!!

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17-12-2007, 20:23	#1
crypto Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12	Additional track Cherryville Junction to Kilkenny Hello, New member, apologies for the forthcoming n00bish questions. There was clearly an second track from Cherryville Junction to Kilkenny at one stage, I was wondering when this was lifted? Secondly, is there any suggestion of relaying this (second) track? I understand that the throughput of the current line probably doesn't justify an additional line. However, surely journey times would be improved, not to mention reliability. All of the bridges appear to support an additional track, and I would assume I.E. own the property along the route. I was stuck in Carlow for several minutes recently waiting for an incoming train, these kinds of delays would be eliminated with an additional track, one would assume. Surely the cost would be cheaper per km that say reopening the WRC, as there wouldn't be the cost of eliminating level crossings etc? On a separate note, is there any section of the line which would be a candidate for re-alignment a la the current work at Portalington? Thanks.

18-12-2007, 11:49	#2
Thomas J Stamp Chairman/Publicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Home of Hurling Posts: 2,708	hummmmmmm.......... as an exercise in baying to the mob it's time for a poll. closes at 5.pm this evening!! __________________ We are the passengers

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Colm Moore Local Liaison Officer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,442	Without going to the trouble of doubling the whole darn thing, we should do what they do in the USA - passing loops that are several km long, although admittedly, their trains are sometimes several km long. Last edited by Colm Moore : 18-12-2007 at 16:41.

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18-12-2007, 15:35	#3
packetswitch Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 216	Overwhelming mandate for causing physical harm to Mr. Gleeson.

18-12-2007, 17:01	#6
Mark Hennessy Membership Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maynooth Posts: 1,116	Hi crypto, Welcome to the board. This is an infrastructure question and usually goes in our members section. I have little doubt that this section will not be doubled any time in the future. IE may improve services to Carlow when the Kildare Route Project doubling the amount of tracks to Sallins is completed. I'll lock this thread now.