Unannounced Timetable Alterations

ACustomer · 25-08-2019, 13:29

Looking at some photos of the new down main Limerick Junction platform, there are no shelters and it's a very exposed spot. Should be real fun on a windy wet day. Also the platform appears to be rather narrow, so the scope for a good shelter may be limited.

Once again: Irish Rail show contempt for passenger comfort.

Jamie2k9 · 25-08-2019, 15:19

Looks like shelter spaces are marked out on platform where the concrete is.

Good to see PIS installed however not sure they are operational yet. Very slow construction and its not even fully finished.

Mark Gleeson · 25-08-2019, 20:56

There is space set aside for at least 4 shelter on the platform.

Poor show the shelters not installed at opening.

Jamie2k9 · 12-11-2019, 21:44

From Monday (18th)

06.20 Galway-Limerick advanced to 06.15.
06.30 Galway-Heuston advanced to 06.25 and will now serve Kildare at 08.12.

https://www.irishrail.ie/news/Galway...metable-Change

The Galway route serving Kildare is to ease pressure on the 05.20 from Westport given the capacity issues.

So when will Cork take it's fair share of traffic considering the rolling stock used isn't a IV and general capacity issues, both the 06.30 ex Galway and 07.05 ex Waterford have had stops added and journeys extended in recebt years.

The 05.50 passes Kildare before the 05.20 ex Westport and the 06.15 straight after and this service is usually cautioned behind the 05.20 until after it stops at Newbridge.

The 05.50 should be scheduled to stop or the 06.15 at Kildare. Both services have plenty of capacity and benefit passengers even more. The 05.50 could even serve Newbridge and drop it from 05.20 ex Westport and give this and the non-stop ex Cork a clear run and arrive on time!

Ireland trains · 13-11-2019, 13:42

Will there be a December timetable change this year. Cork services could definitely have a few minuets shaved off the journey time due to the new limerick junction platform and ongoing lime improvment works from the last 2 years.
Also is the 06:30 ex Galway full by the time it reaches heuston, or is there spare capacity for the extra stop.

Finally, could the 14:00 Heuston-Cork (Mon-Thu) which is an ICR that does not arrive back in dublin till around 8pm, be swapped for a mkiv, freeing up the 5icr for an additional service.

25-08-2019, 20:56	#3
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	There is space set aside for at least 4 shelter on the platform. Poor show the shelters not installed at opening. __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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25-08-2019, 13:29	#1
ACustomer Really Regular Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 767	Looking at some photos of the new down main Limerick Junction platform, there are no shelters and it's a very exposed spot. Should be real fun on a windy wet day. Also the platform appears to be rather narrow, so the scope for a good shelter may be limited. Once again: Irish Rail show contempt for passenger comfort.

25-08-2019, 15:19	#2
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	Looks like shelter spaces are marked out on platform where the concrete is. Good to see PIS installed however not sure they are operational yet. Very slow construction and its not even fully finished.

12-11-2019, 21:44	#4
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	From Monday (18th) 06.20 Galway-Limerick advanced to 06.15. 06.30 Galway-Heuston advanced to 06.25 and will now serve Kildare at 08.12. https://www.irishrail.ie/news/Galway...metable-Change The Galway route serving Kildare is to ease pressure on the 05.20 from Westport given the capacity issues. So when will Cork take it's fair share of traffic considering the rolling stock used isn't a IV and general capacity issues, both the 06.30 ex Galway and 07.05 ex Waterford have had stops added and journeys extended in recebt years. The 05.50 passes Kildare before the 05.20 ex Westport and the 06.15 straight after and this service is usually cautioned behind the 05.20 until after it stops at Newbridge. The 05.50 should be scheduled to stop or the 06.15 at Kildare. Both services have plenty of capacity and benefit passengers even more. The 05.50 could even serve Newbridge and drop it from 05.20 ex Westport and give this and the non-stop ex Cork a clear run and arrive on time!

13-11-2019, 13:42	#5
Ireland trains New to the board Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 26	Will there be a December timetable change this year. Cork services could definitely have a few minuets shaved off the journey time due to the new limerick junction platform and ongoing lime improvment works from the last 2 years. Also is the 06:30 ex Galway full by the time it reaches heuston, or is there spare capacity for the extra stop. Finally, could the 14:00 Heuston-Cork (Mon-Thu) which is an ICR that does not arrive back in dublin till around 8pm, be swapped for a mkiv, freeing up the 5icr for an additional service.