Intercity Railcars Will Enter Service 19/12/2007

[KSW]

Originally Posted by Thomas J Stamp

Well, 21st January is when we should see the Sligo sets fully in service.

After that, as more sets get certified they could end up anywhere. Rosslare should get them, if only becuase both lines operate ex-connolly both lines were mark2 replaced by commuter railcars. There is a certain logic to it.

Its Next December for Rosslare to get the new trains. Maybe the new trains will come on some sevices during the year other than that its December'08. It requires a timetable change (Example) No more operating to Maynooth/Drogheda which would be a gift......

[ACustomer]

Re Post #6: Top speed 60mph? Why? lack of familiarisation with braking characteristics? I presume this is just for the first week or so.

[Thomas J Stamp]

Originally Posted by ACustomer

Re Post #6: Top speed 60mph? Why? lack of familiarisation with braking characteristics? I presume this is just for the first week or so.

speed they were doing at that time. notch five, apparently..........

[ThomasJ]

Originally Posted by KeithStephen

Its Next December for Rosslare to get the new trains. Maybe the new trains will come on some sevices during the year other than that its December'08. It requires a timetable change (Example) No more operating to Maynooth/Drogheda which would be a gift......

why? what impact is trains going to/from maynooth/drogheda having on gorey/rosslare services? and who would benefit from having intercity trains sitting on platform 5 for ages again?

[KSW]

Originally Posted by ThomasJ

why? what impact is that having on gorey/rosslare services? and who would benefit from having intercity trains sitting on platform 5 for ages again?

Why - You cant have Rosslare InterCity trains travelling to Maynooth/Drogheda, Its not there intended destination Connolly is.
I'm not saying "Having InterCity trains sitting on platform 5 for ages again", Just 20mins at the max. When its cold/raining you can sit on the train instead of standing hence why does it state Connolly as its terminating destination. it starts at Connolly therefore should be at the station within good time of its departure time. 20mins is all I'm saying........

[ThomasJ]

Originally Posted by KeithStephen

I'm not saying "Having InterCity trains sitting on platform 5 for ages again", Just 20mins at the max. When its cold/raining you can sit on the train instead of standing hence why does it state Connolly as its terminating destination. it starts at Connolly therefore should be at the station within good time of its departure time. 20mins is all I'm saying........

20 mins is not much but how many peak hour DARTs/Commuters are you inconviniencing by sitting there for twenty minutes. Maybe Pearse is worth looking at?

Originally Posted by KeithStephen

Why - You cant have Rosslare InterCity trains travelling to Maynooth/Drogheda, Its not there intended destination Connolly is. ........

Quick question for you ,How long have Rosslare Europort trains being running to or from Maynooth? [clue both as intercity trains and railcars]

My point is it doesn't matter where the destination is along as the rosslare side not inconvinienced

The evening rosslare bound train is rarely significantly delayed.

[dowlingm]

I don't understand the problem either. If termination is not possible for operational/rest/crew change reasons that's one thing but if not send them on and clear the platforms.

[KSW]

Guys, Maybe if you used the Rosslare service then you'll understand what I'm saying. Anyway this thread is for the 22000 end of......

[sean]

I was in town today and I figured I'd get a video of them going through Longford on their return journey. At least that was the idea.

There I was on an overbridge, when I turned my back for about 10 seconds, next thing I heard a rattling over the points leading into the station loop ...

The 071s can be heard sometimes miles away, while the 29k noisebucket can normally be heard at least 5 seconds before you see it.

I gotta try these out over the next few days.