Enterprise fleet refurbishment

MP54 · 22-01-2016, 12:03

Used the standard class for the first time this morning (9:10 ex-Dundalk), my only other time on the refurbished set having been in the buffet car. The general finish is good and the displays very clear, but the seats... the headrest seemed to me to be too "far back", if you could put it that way. It doesn't have the same amount of padding as the old ones did for supporting your head and, basically, I found it a bit uncomfortable. That said, there was plenty of support for the lower back. All-in-all it was a pleasant journey, and all carriages well filled. One final gripe: I really preferred the former dark green/yellow stripe/grey exterior, the present one is just nondescript. And the colour scheme on the driving cab end - what is it with this fixation on "swooshes" or whatever they are? It looks like a mobile stick of rock

EnterpriseUser · 22-01-2016, 17:22

Anyone tried First or Enterprise Plus as I suppose we must now call it?

MP54 · 31-01-2016, 23:56

Yes, I did, 9.10 ex-Dlk. Thursday this week. Paid the supplement over my yearly as I just wanted a bit of relaxation. Every bit as good as it was, I must say, and comfort, service, coffee (I being an addict in that respect) as good as ever. Well done, Enterprise people, love yiz❤. Puleeaze get the remaining sets back in commission a.s.a.p.

Mark Gleeson · 07-02-2016, 10:52

Second set is back in service as of Friday.

It remains to be seen if Irish Rail is going to live up to Translinks standards when the third set is returned. Translink staff always show up in Enterprise uniform with name badge, Irish Rail staff if you can find one don't bother

Inniskeen · 07-02-2016, 11:25

Based on prior Irish Rail performance, the answer to your question is obvious !

Jamie2k9 · 08-02-2016, 13:02

It's remarkable when you see something so small as a uniform becomes such an issue.

At times I struggle to see which is worse, unions or middle management. It is very simple wear the uniform or be given a P45 or continuing disciplinary action until a time comes when a P45 can be issued legally.

Mickey H · 13-02-2016, 16:31

1235 ex Belfast failed at Newry today due to a door fault, eventually departed 80 minutes late which is the last translink reported on it. There is presumably a 29K on the 1520 which is allegedly on time

07-02-2016, 10:52	#4
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Second set is back in service as of Friday. It remains to be seen if Irish Rail is going to live up to Translinks standards when the third set is returned. Translink staff always show up in Enterprise uniform with name badge, Irish Rail staff if you can find one don't bother __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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Mickey H Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 279	1235 ex Belfast failed at Newry today due to a door fault, eventually departed 80 minutes late which is the last translink reported on it. There is presumably a 29K on the 1520 which is allegedly on time __________________ 26271 12-60

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22-01-2016, 12:03	#1
MP54 New to the board Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dundalk Posts: 11	Used the standard class for the first time this morning (9:10 ex-Dundalk), my only other time on the refurbished set having been in the buffet car. The general finish is good and the displays very clear, but the seats... the headrest seemed to me to be too "far back", if you could put it that way. It doesn't have the same amount of padding as the old ones did for supporting your head and, basically, I found it a bit uncomfortable. That said, there was plenty of support for the lower back. All-in-all it was a pleasant journey, and all carriages well filled. One final gripe: I really preferred the former dark green/yellow stripe/grey exterior, the present one is just nondescript. And the colour scheme on the driving cab end - what is it with this fixation on "swooshes" or whatever they are? It looks like a mobile stick of rock

22-01-2016, 17:22	#2
EnterpriseUser Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 60	Anyone tried First or Enterprise Plus as I suppose we must now call it?

31-01-2016, 23:56	#3
MP54 New to the board Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dundalk Posts: 11	Yes, I did, 9.10 ex-Dlk. Thursday this week. Paid the supplement over my yearly as I just wanted a bit of relaxation. Every bit as good as it was, I must say, and comfort, service, coffee (I being an addict in that respect) as good as ever. Well done, Enterprise people, love yiz❤. Puleeaze get the remaining sets back in commission a.s.a.p.

07-02-2016, 11:25	#5
Inniskeen Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 951	Based on prior Irish Rail performance, the answer to your question is obvious !

08-02-2016, 13:02	#6
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	It's remarkable when you see something so small as a uniform becomes such an issue. At times I struggle to see which is worse, unions or middle management. It is very simple wear the uniform or be given a P45 or continuing disciplinary action until a time comes when a P45 can be issued legally.