Cork Cobh Closure Abandoned

Mark Gleeson · 10-09-2008, 12:31

I've seen the platforms at first hand and they are in serious need of work, in length terms they are grand but the levels and surface are horrible. All looks a bit like you are back in the 1970's. Of course there is no signage. Before the eagle eyed ask the question of why 6 stations and only 11 platforms, Cobh only has one

The work doesn't seem to include any wheelchair accessible footbridges

In classic Irish Rail style the only station with a TVM is Little Island which also has a full booking office. Everything bar Little Island and Cobh are unstaffed

The revised timetables on display are in tatters since its simply a photocopied page, no one had the sense to laminate them to protect them from the elements

Dkettle · 10-09-2008, 15:40

I hope that they install the points Glounthaune for the branch to Midleton during this period, they already have a few hundred metres of track down on the new line near Glounthaune, so this would be the perfect opportunity.

Interesting to note that August is the busiest month for the line, implying that day trippers to Fota in the summer are more numerous than commuters throughout the year.

I hope the line won't reopen with Pay and Display machines in Little Island and Glounthaune.... (watching this space)

Mark Gleeson · 10-09-2008, 16:04

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Originally Posted by Dkettle

Interesting to note that August is the busiest month for the line, implying that day trippers to Fota in the summer are more numerous than commuters throughout the year.

The serious business is done when a cruise ship visits Cobh, they tie up at the quay at the station. For one of the big ships it means 5 extra trains each way and a 5 coach push pull set is generally used. There is even a second hut to sell tickets a big sign in red with the return fare written on it

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Originally Posted by Dkettle

I hope the line won't reopen with Pay and Display machines in Little Island and Glounthaune.... (watching this space)

It coming not sure when. Midleton will be charged from opening day

Thomas Ralph · 10-09-2008, 19:03

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Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

Everything bar Little Island and Cobh are unstaffed

And the Cobh booking office seems to be closed more often than not.

Mark Gleeson · 10-09-2008, 19:04

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Originally Posted by tralph

And the Cobh booking office seems to be closed more often than not.

Indeed it closed at 2:45 yesterday

ccos · 11-09-2008, 08:46

If it is closed the guy on the train will sell you a ticket

Mark Gleeson · 11-09-2008, 09:04

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Originally Posted by ccos

If it is closed the guy on the train will sell you a ticket

Yes the conductor will, but
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comcor · 11-09-2008, 10:54

I don't think they'll be looking to encourage parking in Midleton anyway. There isn't much space for a significant car park there and the station is on the Mill Road, meaning that traffic from most parts of East Cork would have to make their way across the town to get to the station.

The market for Midleton station will be mostly people who live in the town. Park and Ride customers are more likely to be encouraged to other stations.

Mark Gleeson · 11-09-2008, 10:55

Be charging all stations Cork in due course

10-09-2008, 12:31	#1
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	I've seen the platforms at first hand and they are in serious need of work, in length terms they are grand but the levels and surface are horrible. All looks a bit like you are back in the 1970's. Of course there is no signage. Before the eagle eyed ask the question of why 6 stations and only 11 platforms, Cobh only has one The work doesn't seem to include any wheelchair accessible footbridges In classic Irish Rail style the only station with a TVM is Little Island which also has a full booking office. Everything bar Little Island and Cobh are unstaffed The revised timetables on display are in tatters since its simply a photocopied page, no one had the sense to laminate them to protect them from the elements __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

11-09-2008, 10:55	#9
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Be charging all stations Cork in due course __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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10-09-2008, 15:40	#2
Dkettle Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30	I hope that they install the points Glounthaune for the branch to Midleton during this period, they already have a few hundred metres of track down on the new line near Glounthaune, so this would be the perfect opportunity. Interesting to note that August is the busiest month for the line, implying that day trippers to Fota in the summer are more numerous than commuters throughout the year. I hope the line won't reopen with Pay and Display machines in Little Island and Glounthaune.... (watching this space)

11-09-2008, 08:46	#6
ccos Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kazbegi Posts: 281	If it is closed the guy on the train will sell you a ticket

11-09-2008, 10:54	#8
comcor Really Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cork-Dublin, Cork Commuter and occasionally DART and Dublin-Wexford Posts: 855	I don't think they'll be looking to encourage parking in Midleton anyway. There isn't much space for a significant car park there and the station is on the Mill Road, meaning that traffic from most parts of East Cork would have to make their way across the town to get to the station. The market for Midleton station will be mostly people who live in the town. Park and Ride customers are more likely to be encouraged to other stations.