[26-28/10/2013] Drogheda-Dublin - Bus Substitution - Engineering Works

Inniskeen · 05-10-2013, 17:24

Yes it will be possible to turn back to Howth at Howth Junction, but only if the southbound service terminates on the northbound branch platform.

The burghers of Howth did not delay the commissioning - their objections were merely used as cover to obscure the real reason for the delay.

Jamie2k9 · 05-10-2013, 19:46

Inniskeen

Are you saying it wasn't IE who delayed the project but regulatory authorities were to blame?

Any idea what exactly was there problem?

Better late than never though and should see a reduction in the number of signalling failures and at Pearse which has had quiet a few problems over the last 2 weeks.

Colm Moore · 06-10-2013, 07:26

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Originally Posted by Jamie2k9

Are you saying it wasn't IE who delayed the project but regulatory authorities were to blame?

As I understand it, the RSC wasn't happy with some aspect(s) of Irish Rail's work. That doesn't put the blame on the RSC.

berneyarms · 06-10-2013, 07:36

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Originally Posted by Inniskeen

Yes it will be possible to turn back to Howth at Howth Junction, but only if the southbound service terminates on the northbound branch platform.

The burghers of Howth did not delay the commissioning - their objections were merely used as cover to obscure the real reason for the delay.

Well that's a huge step forward - as it does offer the ability to finally run a shuttle.

Inniskeen · 06-10-2013, 07:54

Just to clarify - it has been possible to terminate southbound trains from Howth on the northbound branch platform since the early 1980s - the difference under the new arrangements is that a terminating train from the Howth direction will be able to arrive in Howth Junction simultaneously with a mainline service. This is facilitated by a new southbound signal located some distance on the Howth side of the junction, near the footbridge - not sure if there is sufficient platform length behind it for an 8-car train.

berneyarms · 06-10-2013, 08:45

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Originally Posted by Inniskeen

Just to clarify - it has been possible to terminate southbound trains from Howth on the northbound branch platform since the early 1980s - the difference under the new arrangements is that a terminating train from the Howth direction will be able to arrive in Howth Junction simultaneously with a mainline service. This is facilitated by a new southbound signal located some distance on the Howth side of the junction, near the footbridge - not sure if there is sufficient platform length behind it for an 8-car train.

That's what I meant!

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05-10-2013, 17:24	#1
Inniskeen Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 951	Yes it will be possible to turn back to Howth at Howth Junction, but only if the southbound service terminates on the northbound branch platform. The burghers of Howth did not delay the commissioning - their objections were merely used as cover to obscure the real reason for the delay.

05-10-2013, 19:46	#2
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	Inniskeen Are you saying it wasn't IE who delayed the project but regulatory authorities were to blame? Any idea what exactly was there problem? Better late than never though and should see a reduction in the number of signalling failures and at Pearse which has had quiet a few problems over the last 2 weeks.

06-10-2013, 07:54	#5
Inniskeen Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 951	Just to clarify - it has been possible to terminate southbound trains from Howth on the northbound branch platform since the early 1980s - the difference under the new arrangements is that a terminating train from the Howth direction will be able to arrive in Howth Junction simultaneously with a mainline service. This is facilitated by a new southbound signal located some distance on the Howth side of the junction, near the footbridge - not sure if there is sufficient platform length behind it for an 8-car train.