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16-10-2006, 18:14 | #1 |
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Maynooth line timetable dec 2006
Hi guys Just wondering is there any news on additional maynooth or longford services in the december 2006? the morning services really are bad at the moment this morning the 7.57 ex coolmine was worst than usual and this is a nightmare train. Hopefully a gap or two can be filled. A few extra off peak wouldnt go astray either. Any word on off peak or sunday which they need to add a few.
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16-10-2006, 18:59 | #2 |
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No chance in the morning, the afternoon gap most likely will stay they are constrained by rolling stock
Sunday hasn't been a real success Maynooth line compared to Drogheda, Kildare line is getting a pitiful Sunday service, IE don't care about Sunday The timetable will be finalised in the next 2 weeks, what I've seen doesn't look good for all concerned |
16-10-2006, 21:03 | #3 |
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Wiil next years timetable not take the docklands station into account? ie more services?
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16-10-2006, 21:22 | #4 |
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Cheers for that mark maybe there might be extra services when spencer dock opens i cant see how phoenix park station can open with the current situation the morning situation really is bad will the last service on a sunday still be 6.30 and on a weeknight still 10.30
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17-10-2006, 20:25 | #5 |
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So no early service for Sligo customers - and Longford / Mullingar commuters will still have to stop at every station in the morning?
No surprises there then. Keep the info rolling please - I'm considering renting in Dublin this year instead of the annual ticket, as I've had my fill of commuting - any timetable info could swing the vote. |
18-10-2006, 20:55 | #6 |
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As far as I know, Docklands station comes onstream in May 2007. I'm not sure why, as the station seems to be coming together nicely. The buiilding looks like it could easily be ready in time for the December timetable.
I'm guessing the problem is signalling and/or rolling stock. We know it would be possible to get extra trains into Connolly if the stock was available. With the arrival of the IC DMUs, some of the commuter railcars should become available for commuters again. I can't see this leading for more than a few extra peak time services on each of the main commuter routes. The big change probably won't happen until the Maynooth line is electrified and you get the DART. |
19-10-2006, 10:07 | #7 |
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So when does the dartifiaction of the maynooth line occur,
I'm looking at buying a house on this line and timelines, freaquency, sunday improvements, late night early morning improvements would be nice to know. I presume it is years away as with everything else |
19-10-2006, 20:43 | #8 |
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There is a letter on joan burtons website in which michael power responded to joan burtons letter re. The 'appaling delays' on monday and tuesday. In the latter half of the letter mr power states that there will be additional services as well as some service enhancements. He said in the letter that the plans are at final stage and will be available shortly
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19-10-2006, 20:49 | #9 |
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In March and given zero extra coaches I'd love to see how it will be done
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19-10-2006, 21:20 | #10 |
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Sorry i should have said that he said that spencer dock would be open in march
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20-10-2006, 13:43 | #12 | |
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21-10-2006, 13:38 | #13 |
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I doubt any Mk2s will be coming back into service, but it's just possible that some of the Mk3s from the Cork line will allow IE to scrounge a railcar or two for a token service to Spencer Dock.
As far as I know the IC DMUs will start arriving in mid 2007, and barring further industrial action, should enter service towards the end of the year. As far as I know the first lines to get them are Sligo and Roslare, which should free up about 24 commuter coaches for other purposes. This would suggest that the December 2007 timetable will be the first time that the Docklands station sees significant use. It is starting to look quite impressive, though. |
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Michael power of iarnrod eireann was present at a local dublin 15 transport meeting last night organised by the local labour td joan burton. He mentioned there was extra off peak amd a late night service and additional sunday services for maynooth in the new mid january timetable he also mentioned 12th march as opening date of docklands station with additional trains between clonsilla and dockland
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08-11-2006, 17:36 | #15 |
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He didn't tell you the Clonsilla Docklands service will be run by a 2 coach railcar which should be serious fun
Bare in mind the timetable has been put on hold till at least Jan 13, may be delayed even further beyond that so no later night pints and train home over Christmas |
08-11-2006, 17:59 | #16 |
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I guess its the fightlink over christmas trust ie to mess things up. as least the extra late night service amd the extra sunday services even if it means waiting an extra month or two
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25-11-2006, 20:16 | #17 |
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Just wondering does anyone know if the last maynooth bound train on a sunday will be later than 6.30 in the new timetable
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13-12-2006, 13:56 | #18 |
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Will the new timetable be effective next week with the twenty eight days up for the online reservation, i heard that the last train sunday is half six although i heard there may be sunday services on the docklands clonsilla route
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