[04-06-2008] 11:00 Heuston to Cork

[Thomas Ralph]

This train has failed at Mallow. Expect disruption to the 14:30 return service with a probable knock-on effect beyond that.

[Thomas Ralph]

I am advised that buses are taking passengers on from Mallow to Cork.

[Mark Gleeson]

The 14:30 is driven by Cork driver, so with a bit of luck the spare Mk3 set will roll out so delay will be minimal

Nothing on the IE site, the online thing says 10 minutes late, there is a spare locomotive in the platform in Mallow and given its downhill it should be able to tow the whole show to Cork with minimal delay

[Thomas Ralph]

No idea what has happened to the 1430 but most of the passengers from the failed train have just been packed into the 1200 from Heuston.

[Mark Gleeson]

14:30 is rolling as expected as a Mk3, about 10 minutes late currently

[Thomas Ralph]

Reports from this are that train host Joe was very helpful and took extra care with the several reduced-mobility passengers on board. Top marks to IÉ on that one.

On the other hand the 1200 train squeaked into Kent Station at 1448, 2 minutes short of the 50% refund barrier for the folks on the delayed train.

[Mark Gleeson]

Go for the refund anyway