Intercity journey experiences - Page 5

Cubassist · 07-07-2006, 11:45

That was because the 8.11 Balbriggan - Bray was severely delayed yesterday. The train stopped south of Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk and Donabate for about 5 mins each time with no explaination. Didn't arrive into Connolly until about 9.30.

Mark Gleeson · 07-07-2006, 12:09

see http://forum.platform11.org/showthread.php?t=893

Mark Gleeson · 11-07-2006, 15:00

9:45 Dublin Cork (B200)
Maps sat down near Templemore, volume was a tad low
PA made at Mallow inaudible got the keywords signal and waiting for

James Shields · 12-07-2006, 08:22

The 8:20 Drogheda-Connolly was a 4-car 2600/2800 combination. Given that it wasn't terribly crowded, I presume it had originated in Dundalk, and that there's an Enterprise set stranded somewhere north of the border.

KennyG · 13-07-2006, 11:51

The Enterprise followed on about five minutes later....

James Shields · 14-07-2006, 09:30

The Enterprise this morning was a 4-car 2900 set. Judging by the crowding levels, I'd guess it came from somewhere north of the border. The Friday morning train is usually lightly loaded on a Friday (though this time of year you get more people coming down for the weekend), but when you pack an 8-car train into 4 coaches, some overcrowding is to be expected.

Oisin88 · 18-07-2006, 19:57

The famous "Cú na Mara" heap of a train had a door problem in Athlone which delayed it 45 minutes. In the words of the train announcer the problem "proceeded" to Clara where maintenance was performed.

Nobody told anyone in Tullamore. Even station gaurd was sitting out on the platform with the Fasttrack and didn't know anything until the "down" Galway train left (15 minutes late) having run out of patience (it's a single line track)

No proper news and the train was always being promised until it actually rolled in 45 minutes late. Then there was no sandwiches left (on a lunch-time train) I bought the last can of softdrink, though it looked like there was plenty of bud.

Only person happy with the day was the taxi-man that got paid by me as I was too late to get where I was going by Luas.

The announcement also entertained the punters. The quicker they dump the 6202 series carriages the better. They are a heap of junk and worse than the slam door deathtraps, which at least don't have electrics so can't break down!

Oisin88 · 18-07-2006, 20:02

Ps does anyone know if you have to get a taxi to get to an appointment can you claim from IÉ? I have seen the info on the home page.

Mark Gleeson · 18-07-2006, 20:34

Nope but if your train was so late as to arrive after public transport had shut down for the evening IE are meant to pay up

Thomas J Stamp · 19-07-2006, 09:49

Which of course, isnt possible. Last Luas is 00.30. Nitelink is also public transport (I know it dosnt serve Heuston, but its the definition that courts) and they go till 4.00am......

James Shields · 19-07-2006, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas J Stamp

Which of course, isnt possible. Last Luas is 00.30. Nitelink is also public transport (I know it dosnt serve Heuston, but its the definition that courts) and they go till 4.00am......

I assume that if your train was scheduled to arrive in time for public transport to take you within a reasonable distance of your destination, and if no public transport is available to take you a similar distance, you should have a valid claim.

And if you have to get a Nitelink as a result of a late train, you should be able to claim the hefty premium DB charge for thouse services (though I doubt you can).

James Shields · 06-10-2006, 00:33

5 Oct 2006, 7:00 Enterprise from Connolly had no lights working in coach B.

Actually, it might not be a bad idea to have some semi-dark coaches in the evenings, but there ought to be at least enough light that people can make their way through the coach without risk of tripping over unseen obsticles.

turnapin · 13-10-2006, 06:45

12th Oct 09:40 Galway-Heuston

Halted Dublin side of Athlone for best part of an hour due signal power failure. Arrived Heuston 13:25, 65 minutes late.

John J · 12-11-2006, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostcarpark

Actually, it might not be a bad idea to have some semi-dark coaches in the evenings, but there ought to be at least enough light that people can make their way through the coach without risk of tripping over unseen obsticles.

That's a good idea now that you mention it. The dazzling interior lights of a 29000 class aren't particularly welcoming at six in the morning. Especially when you spend most of your working day under similar lighting.
In fact on 29000s I reckon IE could get away with fitting every second flourescent tube only (think they did this on the Mk2s?)

Donal Quinn · 08-01-2007, 11:37

can't find the thread on reserved seating but had another great experience with reserved seating this weekend

sat 6 Jan 07 14:30 Dublin -> Athenry - seats not labelled
sun 7 Jan 07 18:18 Athenry -> Dublin - seats not labelled

what was really clever though was that the first class carraige (6202) (where my standard class seats were to be located) was absolutely freezing! like most others we quickly deserted it for the warmer confines of the normal carraiges

so not only have IE managed to make first class no better than standard, they now make it worse

i have booked seats about 10 times now and have yet to sit in my alloted seat.

also the irritating yet indicative (and probably influential) whats-hot-and-whats-not column in the weekend indo listed IE reserved seats as 'not' because you can reserve seats and yet have to queue with all the other punters... of course you could just sit in the pub and wait until the others had boarded and then go and fight for your unlabelled seat!!

ryanair have shown that priority queueing is a cheap and effective way to make people book ahead (online checkin) - could IE ever reach these heady heights of marketing competence?

Mark Gleeson · 08-01-2007, 11:49

Appearently there isn't meant to be a notice above the seats with your name on it

We have complained about it and a before unseen notice with no name but clearly stating the seat had been reserved appeared in the last 2 weeks

I really really want to let loose and cause a scene but so far I haven't had the chance but god help the staff member the day it happens. I've been lucky recently but then again every time I board a train in Heuston in the last month or so the head of intercity business development has been standing on the platform

davidth88 · 09-01-2007, 15:13

Travelled from Killarney to Dublin on the 7th Jan , I was on the 12:30 Cork-Dublin which was one of the new trains.

Nice enough trip , however the seat reservations LED displays were not working , I have never ever seen these working , is the software working/available I wonder ?

Mr T. · 11-01-2007, 17:12

On 10 Jan 2007 the 17:30 from Heuston to Limerick was delayed due to some failure of a train ahead of it. I was sitting in the "dining" carriage but did not hear any announcements. Apparently there were announcements made (to the tune of "we'll be moving shortly") but these announcements were only audible in some carriages.

This is a common situation on this train (not the delay but the inability to hear announcements).

Colm Moore · 13-01-2007, 04:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

I've been lucky recently but then again every time I board a train in Heuston in the last month or so the head of intercity business development has been standing on the platform

Are you a marked man on the booking system? He gets a memo anytime you reserve a ticket?

James Shields · 18-01-2007, 01:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

I really really want to let loose and cause a scene but so far I haven't had the chance but god help the staff member the day it happens. I've been lucky recently but then again every time I board a train in Heuston in the last month or so the head of intercity business development has been standing on the platform

You must be too well known, Mark. Time to break out the false moustache and go incognito!

11-07-2006, 15:00	#83
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	11-7-2006 9:45 Dublin Cork (B200) Maps sat down near Templemore, volume was a tad low PA made at Mallow inaudible got the keywords signal and waiting for

12-07-2006, 08:22	#84
James Shields Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Drogheda, Ireland Posts: 1,275	12 July 2006, 8:20 Drogheda-Connolly The 8:20 Drogheda-Connolly was a 4-car 2600/2800 combination. Given that it wasn't terribly crowded, I presume it had originated in Dundalk, and that there's an Enterprise set stranded somewhere north of the border. Last edited by James Shields : 12-07-2006 at 08:24. Reason: Omitted date

14-07-2006, 09:30	#86
James Shields Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Drogheda, Ireland Posts: 1,275	14 Jul 2006 8:20 Enterprise Drogheda-Connolly The Enterprise this morning was a 4-car 2900 set. Judging by the crowding levels, I'd guess it came from somewhere north of the border. The Friday morning train is usually lightly loaded on a Friday (though this time of year you get more people coming down for the weekend), but when you pack an 8-car train into 4 coaches, some overcrowding is to be expected.

18-07-2006, 19:57	#87
Oisin88 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 608	18 July 11:00 Galway to Dublin The famous "Cú na Mara" heap of a train had a door problem in Athlone which delayed it 45 minutes. In the words of the train announcer the problem "proceeded" to Clara where maintenance was performed. Nobody told anyone in Tullamore. Even station gaurd was sitting out on the platform with the Fasttrack and didn't know anything until the "down" Galway train left (15 minutes late) having run out of patience (it's a single line track) No proper news and the train was always being promised until it actually rolled in 45 minutes late. Then there was no sandwiches left (on a lunch-time train) I bought the last can of softdrink, though it looked like there was plenty of bud. Only person happy with the day was the taxi-man that got paid by me as I was too late to get where I was going by Luas. The announcement also entertained the punters. The quicker they dump the 6202 series carriages the better. They are a heap of junk and worse than the slam door deathtraps, which at least don't have electrics so can't break down!

18-07-2006, 20:02	#88
Oisin88 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 608	ps Ps does anyone know if you have to get a taxi to get to an appointment can you claim from IÉ? I have seen the info on the home page.

07-07-2006, 11:45	#81
Cubassist New to the board Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3	That was because the 8.11 Balbriggan - Bray was severely delayed yesterday. The train stopped south of Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk and Donabate for about 5 mins each time with no explaination. Didn't arrive into Connolly until about 9.30.

07-07-2006, 12:09	#82
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	see http://forum.platform11.org/showthread.php?t=893

13-07-2006, 11:51	#85
KennyG New to the board Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5	The Enterprise followed on about five minutes later....

18-07-2006, 20:34	#89
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Nope but if your train was so late as to arrive after public transport had shut down for the evening IE are meant to pay up

19-07-2006, 09:49	#90
Thomas J Stamp Chairman/Publicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Home of Hurling Posts: 2,708	Which of course, isnt possible. Last Luas is 00.30. Nitelink is also public transport (I know it dosnt serve Heuston, but its the definition that courts) and they go till 4.00am...... __________________ We are the passengers

06-10-2006, 00:33	#92
James Shields Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Drogheda, Ireland Posts: 1,275	5 Oct 2006, 7:00 Enterprise from Connolly had no lights working in coach B. Actually, it might not be a bad idea to have some semi-dark coaches in the evenings, but there ought to be at least enough light that people can make their way through the coach without risk of tripping over unseen obsticles.

13-10-2006, 06:45	#93
turnapin Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 46	12th Oct 09:40 Galway-Heuston Halted Dublin side of Athlone for best part of an hour due signal power failure. Arrived Heuston 13:25, 65 minutes late.

08-01-2007, 11:37	#95
Donal Quinn Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 267	can't find the thread on reserved seating but had another great experience with reserved seating this weekend sat 6 Jan 07 14:30 Dublin -> Athenry - seats not labelled sun 7 Jan 07 18:18 Athenry -> Dublin - seats not labelled what was really clever though was that the first class carraige (6202) (where my standard class seats were to be located) was absolutely freezing! like most others we quickly deserted it for the warmer confines of the normal carraiges so not only have IE managed to make first class no better than standard, they now make it worse i have booked seats about 10 times now and have yet to sit in my alloted seat. also the irritating yet indicative (and probably influential) whats-hot-and-whats-not column in the weekend indo listed IE reserved seats as 'not' because you can reserve seats and yet have to queue with all the other punters... of course you could just sit in the pub and wait until the others had boarded and then go and fight for your unlabelled seat!! ryanair have shown that priority queueing is a cheap and effective way to make people book ahead (online checkin) - could IE ever reach these heady heights of marketing competence?

08-01-2007, 11:49	#96
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Appearently there isn't meant to be a notice above the seats with your name on it We have complained about it and a before unseen notice with no name but clearly stating the seat had been reserved appeared in the last 2 weeks I really really want to let loose and cause a scene but so far I haven't had the chance but god help the staff member the day it happens. I've been lucky recently but then again every time I board a train in Heuston in the last month or so the head of intercity business development has been standing on the platform

09-01-2007, 15:13	#97
davidth88 New to the board Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 19	Travelled from Killarney to Dublin on the 7th Jan , I was on the 12:30 Cork-Dublin which was one of the new trains. Nice enough trip , however the seat reservations LED displays were not working , I have never ever seen these working , is the software working/available I wonder ?

11-01-2007, 17:12	#98
Mr T. New to the board Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kildare Town Posts: 14	On 10 Jan 2007 the 17:30 from Heuston to Limerick was delayed due to some failure of a train ahead of it. I was sitting in the "dining" carriage but did not hear any announcements. Apparently there were announcements made (to the tune of "we'll be moving shortly") but these announcements were only audible in some carriages. This is a common situation on this train (not the delay but the inability to hear announcements). __________________ I feel the need...the need for speed...

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