Cork-Midleton line opening next month

Mark · 24-06-2009, 13:28

Will the new station be equal distance between Carrigtwohill and Glounthaune?

Thomas Ralph · 24-06-2009, 13:53

According to finnyus, it will be 3.5km from Glounthaune and 1km from Carrigtwohill. So I'm guessing not

finnyus · 24-06-2009, 14:03

does anyone know if there is going to be a change to public transport routes in the East Cork area? At the moment we have the bus commuter routes:

240 Cork - Midleton - Cloyne - Ballycotton
241 Cork - Midleton - Whitegate - Trabolgan
260 Cork - Midleton - Youghal - Ardmore
261 Cork - Midleton - Ballinacurra

Anyone know if these will serve Midleton station? Or should I just be grateful that we have a train station (and currently no train) from Midleton now

Colm Moore · 24-06-2009, 19:41

I think you'll find that Midleton-Cork expresses will be decimated, with the "all around the parishes" routes kept. I imagine most Youghal, etc. services will remain.

Thomas Ralph · 24-06-2009, 20:56

I don't think there were many Midleton-Cork & vv expresses to begin with. Route 40 (Tralee-Rosslare Harbour) is pickup only eastbound and dropoff only westbound on most of its services.

comcor · 25-06-2009, 09:08

Well, they could save costs by having the bus routes terminate at Midleton Train Station and selling a ticket through from Cloyne, Whitegate etc. to Cork with the rail leg added on.

But that might be a sensible way to save costs. Slashing services is a lot easier.

Thomas Ralph · 25-06-2009, 09:44

Multi-modal ticketing? Can't be having that now.

Colm Moore · 15-07-2009, 22:06

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=401

Quote:

Remember: Midleton line opens July 30th! by Corporate Communications

Don't forget: the new Cork-Midleton line opens on Thursday 30th July.

An initial introductory service will operate from Thursday 30th July to Bank Holiday Monday 3rd August inclusive, before the full commuter service begins on Tuesday 4th August.

Full timetable (from 4th August):

Monday to Saturday Timetable

From Cork: 06.15, 06.45*, 07.15, 07.45*, 08.15, 08.45*, 09.15, 10.15, 11.15, 12.15, 13.15, 14.15, 15.15, 16.15, 17.15, 17.45*, 18.15, 19.15, 20.15, 21.15, 22.15

From Midleton: 06.45, 07.15*, 07.45, 08.15*, 08.45, 09.15*, 09.45, 10.45, 11.45, 12.45, 13.45, 14.45, 15.45, 16.45, 17.45, 18.15*, 18.45, 19.45, 20.45, 21.45, 22.45

* = Mon-Fri only

Sunday Timetable

From Cork: 08.15, 10.15, 12.15, 14.15, 16.15, 17.15, 18.15, 20.15

From Midleton: 08.45, 10.45, 12.45, 14.45, 16.45, 17.45, 18.45, 20.45

Service details for Thursday 30th July to Monday 3rd August will be confirmed shortly.

Traincustomer · 17-07-2009, 06:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by finnyus

does anyone know if there is going to be a change to public transport routes in the East Cork area? At the moment we have the bus commuter routes:

240 Cork - Midleton - Cloyne - Ballycotton
241 Cork - Midleton - Whitegate - Trabolgan
260 Cork - Midleton - Youghal - Ardmore
261 Cork - Midleton - Ballinacurra

Anyone know if these will serve Midleton station? Or should I just be grateful that we have a train station (and currently no train) from Midleton now

I am aware that John Quirke Coaches started a Midleton Town Service towards the end of last year. I guess it's still running. I have only been through Midleton once so don't know if it would go anywhere near the station. Certainly in a sizeable town such as Midleton is one or more bus links to the station is desirable. Sorry I don't have more info than this.

finnyus · 22-07-2009, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cavanrailbus

I am aware that John Quirke Coaches started a Midleton Town Service towards the end of last year. I guess it's still running. I have only been through Midleton once so don't know if it would go anywhere near the station. Certainly in a sizeable town such as Midleton is one or more bus links to the station is desirable. Sorry I don't have more info than this.

I have not seen that bus in a couple of months. So not sure if that service is withdrawn. I never saw many people on it.

Just noticed that the irishrail.ie journey planner has Midleton & Carrigtwohill

Noticed as well that the line speed for the Midleton branch is 60mph

24-06-2009, 14:03	#3
finnyus Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cork City/Midleton/Mallow Posts: 211	does anyone know if there is going to be a change to public transport routes in the East Cork area? At the moment we have the bus commuter routes: 240 Cork - Midleton - Cloyne - Ballycotton 241 Cork - Midleton - Whitegate - Trabolgan 260 Cork - Midleton - Youghal - Ardmore 261 Cork - Midleton - Ballinacurra Anyone know if these will serve Midleton station? Or should I just be grateful that we have a train station (and currently no train) from Midleton now

24-06-2009, 19:41	#4
Colm Moore Local Liaison Officer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,442	I think you'll find that Midleton-Cork expresses will be decimated, with the "all around the parishes" routes kept. I imagine most Youghal, etc. services will remain. __________________ Last edited by Colm Moore : 26-06-2009 at 17:17.

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24-06-2009, 13:28	#1
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern line Posts: 1,311	Will the new station be equal distance between Carrigtwohill and Glounthaune?

24-06-2009, 13:53	#2
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	According to finnyus, it will be 3.5km from Glounthaune and 1km from Carrigtwohill. So I'm guessing not

24-06-2009, 20:56	#5
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	I don't think there were many Midleton-Cork & vv expresses to begin with. Route 40 (Tralee-Rosslare Harbour) is pickup only eastbound and dropoff only westbound on most of its services.

25-06-2009, 09:08	#6
comcor Really Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cork-Dublin, Cork Commuter and occasionally DART and Dublin-Wexford Posts: 855	Well, they could save costs by having the bus routes terminate at Midleton Train Station and selling a ticket through from Cloyne, Whitegate etc. to Cork with the rail leg added on. But that might be a sensible way to save costs. Slashing services is a lot easier.

25-06-2009, 09:44	#7
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	Multi-modal ticketing? Can't be having that now.