[09-11/10/2010] Delays on Maynooth line

Thomas Ralph · 12-10-2010, 16:08

The standard policy as far as I am aware is that trains should stop with the front of the train level with the front of the platform.

Needless to say this doesn't always happen.

Colm Moore · 13-10-2010, 11:59

James, long ago in Malahide (before the gate on the northbound platform was made public), many of the regulars had copped that the trick is to move to the part of the train where it is most likely to stop at the bottom of the stairs.

Generally, platform end exits are better as there is a trickle of people leaving. Putting the gate in the middle means people are approaching from both directions.

James Howard · 13-10-2010, 13:49

I agree that selecting the appropriate car is the easiest solution, and the Mammies problem is largely resolved by sitting in the last car of the train. However, this does present some difficulties.

As I use a laptop on the train, I have a fairly specific seat requirement on a 29k. Basically, I need a left hand side (less screen glare), forward-facing seat with a proper table. I normally take the 1805 which is a 22k so if I want a suitable seat in the last car I would need to turn up half an hour early which I am not prepared to do. This seat normally remains available in the front car up until about 1745.

So normally, I just move back down the train between Mullingar and Edgeworthstown. This isn't always possible, especially on autumn Fridays when the aisles are blocked by enormous bags of washing for the aforementioned Mammies.

So, although my seating requirements are a bit strange, it wouldn't kill Irish Rail to cut a hole in the fence to let people out into the car park with a bit less trudging.

13-10-2010, 11:59	#2
Colm Moore Local Liaison Officer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,442	James, long ago in Malahide (before the gate on the northbound platform was made public), many of the regulars had copped that the trick is to move to the part of the train where it is most likely to stop at the bottom of the stairs. Generally, platform end exits are better as there is a trickle of people leaving. Putting the gate in the middle means people are approaching from both directions. __________________

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12-10-2010, 16:08	#1
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	The standard policy as far as I am aware is that trains should stop with the front of the train level with the front of the platform. Needless to say this doesn't always happen.

13-10-2010, 13:49	#3
James Howard Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sligo Line Posts: 1,115	I agree that selecting the appropriate car is the easiest solution, and the Mammies problem is largely resolved by sitting in the last car of the train. However, this does present some difficulties. As I use a laptop on the train, I have a fairly specific seat requirement on a 29k. Basically, I need a left hand side (less screen glare), forward-facing seat with a proper table. I normally take the 1805 which is a 22k so if I want a suitable seat in the last car I would need to turn up half an hour early which I am not prepared to do. This seat normally remains available in the front car up until about 1745. So normally, I just move back down the train between Mullingar and Edgeworthstown. This isn't always possible, especially on autumn Fridays when the aisles are blocked by enormous bags of washing for the aforementioned Mammies. So, although my seating requirements are a bit strange, it wouldn't kill Irish Rail to cut a hole in the fence to let people out into the car park with a bit less trudging.