[02/12/2010] Travel News - Page 2

Colm Moore · 02-12-2010, 14:30

http://irishrail.ie/news_centre/travel_alerts.asp?action=view&news_id=969

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Thurs 2nd December: full services operating M3 Parkway service resume by Corporate Communications

Thursday 2nd December - 08.20hrs

Full services will continue are expected to continue operating today throughout the network across Intercity, DART and Commuter routes. With the exception of M3 Parkway to Clonsilla services, which are suspended until further notice

Some services may be subject to delays as points are cleared of snow and ice. More significant delays may occur where there is recent snowfall, but we will get customers to their destination.

Current delays/alterations

11.30 & 12.30 Cork to Dublin services amalgamated (updated 12.40)

M3 Parkway/Clonsilla services are back operating since 11:05hrs

11:30 Heuston Cork is still in Cork, expected to depart shortly

09:10hrs Heuston Waterford is delayed by 60mins due to points failure

Customers are advised to allow extra travel time to arrive at stations due to poor road and footpath conditions.

The website will be updated with any new travel information. Also, please follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/irishrail for up to date info.

Jamie2k9 · 02-12-2010, 14:48

13:00 Waterford - Heuston delayed by over 60mins. Only after leaving Kilkenny.

pixiebean22 · 02-12-2010, 14:49

According to Irish Rail (on their twitter account) there is a 60 minute delay on the Waterford line due to a mechanical fault. Can anybody clarify if this is expected to effect all trains for the evening or if the delay only effects the train that was en route when the fault happened? It's hard to figure it out from the way the tweet is worded.

Jamie2k9 · 02-12-2010, 14:53

I think the 13:00 is delayed because the 09:10 was delayed and most other Waterford services have delayes between 20 - 30mins.

Colm Moore · 02-12-2010, 14:54

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Originally Posted by pixiebean22

According to Irish Rail (on their twitter account) there is a 60 minute delay on the Waterford line due to a mechanical fault. Can anybody clarify if this is expected to effect all trains for the evening or if the delay only effects the train that was en route when the fault happened? It's hard to figure it out from the way the tweet is worded.

The trick is to defrost the points and they will then work (at least until they snow / freeze over the next time). That is assuming its a normal snow / points issue.

So, because this train is late, it will have a knock-on effect on other services, but as there is usually some recovery time between services, those delays should (hopefully) be less than 60 minutes.

Jamie2k9 · 02-12-2010, 14:59

Here is the reason for the 13:00 delay.

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11:10hrs Heuston - Waterford and 13:20hrs Waterford Heuston are both delayed due to engine problems

ThomasJ · 02-12-2010, 16:21

Currently no luas between Stephens green and sandyford due to a fault at milltown

Colm Moore · 02-12-2010, 16:31

http://www.luas.ie/

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Travel Update from Luas Customer Care
Thursday December 2nd 2010

Site Update - 4:20pm

16:00 hrs The Luas Green Line is operating from Sandyford stop to Brides Glen stop only. There is no service from St Stephens Green to Sandyford. This is due a weather related issue at Charlemont and Milltown Stops. Maintenance crews are working on the issue and passengers are advised to check the web and listen to media reports.

The Luas Red Line is operating a full line service The Point Stop to Tallaght however there are delays and Luas Connolly Stop remains closed due to weather conditions.

Passengers are strongly advised to listen to media updates, check www.transport.ie www.luas.ie and AA Roadwatch updates for further information on evening and night time travel.

Information is also available from Luas Customer Care 1800 300 604 till 7pm this evening.

A message from Luas Customer Care
Email: info@luas.ie
Freephone: 1800 300 604

Colm Moore · 02-12-2010, 16:34

Delays on Dublin-Rosslare/Cork/Kerry/Galway/Sligo/Belfast Intercity services.

http://irishrail.ie/news_centre/travel_alerts.asp?action=view&news_id=969

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Thurs 2nd December: full services operating subject to delays by Corporate Communications

Thursday 2nd December - 16:10hrs

Full services are expected to continue operating this evening throughout the network across Intercity, DART and Commuter routes. M3 Parkway Dunboyne services will operate to and from Connolly until further notice. Docklands Station is closed

Some services may be subject to delays as points are cleared of snow and ice. More significant delays may occur where there is recent snowfall, but we will get customers to their destination.

Current delays/alterations

M3 Parkway/Clonsilla are operating to and from Connolly Station. Docklands is closed until further notice

DART and Commuter services through the city centre are running 30mins late due to weather related difficulties

11:10hrs Heuston - Waterford and 13:20hrs Waterford Heuston are experiencing engine difficulties

13:30hrs Cork Heuston is currently running 60mins late

Customers are advised to allow extra travel time to arrive at stations due to poor road and footpath conditions.

The website will be updated with any new travel information. Also, please follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/irishrail for up to date info.

Colm Moore · 02-12-2010, 16:36

http://twitter.com/Translink_NI

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NIR - Line Closed between Lisburn and Portadown under advisement of Northern Ireland Electricity. Update to follow..

11 minutes ago via HootSuite

Jamie2k9 · 02-12-2010, 17:00

Update @ 16:25

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11:10hrs Heuston - Waterford and 13:20hrs Waterford Heuston are both stopped at Kilkenny. The line is now blocked in both directions. There is a limited bus service in and out of Kilkenny at present. Maintenance crews are on the way by road but are being hampered by road conditions

Update @ 16:45

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17:35hrs Heuston - Waterford service is cancelled customers will be accomodated on the 18:35hrs Heuston - Waterford service which will operate as normal.

Jamie2k9 · 02-12-2010, 17:08

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/...ew&news_id=969

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18:40hrs Heuston Thurles is cancelled. Customers will be accomodated on 19:00hrs Heuston Cork

M3 Parkway/Clonsilla are operating to and from Connolly Station. Docklands is closed until further notice

Belfast Enterprise services are currently operating between Portadown and Connolly only with a bus transfer to Central. This is due to electricity power lines fouling the line

DART and Commuter services through the city centre are running 30mins late due to weather related difficulties

13:30hrs Cork Heuston is currently running 90mins late

Customers are advised to allow extra travel time to arrive at stations due to poor road and footpath conditions.

ThomasJ · 02-12-2010, 17:18

As per title, Irish rail are stating on their twitter stream that they will be on the last word on today fm at 17:50 to update on the situation with the rail service

Colm Moore · 02-12-2010, 17:34

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/...ew&news_id=969

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Thurs 2nd December: Services operating subject to delays Major disruption to Waterford services by Corporate Communications

Thursday 2nd December - 16:45hrs

Services are expected to continue operating this evening throughout the network across Intercity, DART and Commuter routes. M3 Parkway Dunboyne services will operate to and from Connolly until further notice. Docklands Station is closed

There is currently severe disruption to Heuston - Waterford - Heuston services due to earlier train failures

Some services may be subject to delays as points are cleared of snow and ice. More significant delays may occur where there is recent snowfall, but we will get customers to their destination.

Current delays/alterations

17:35hrs Heuston - Waterford service is cancelled customers will be accomodated on the 18:35hrs Heuston - Waterford service which will operate as normal.

Customers for Sallins and Newbridge will be accomodated on the deferred 17:25 to Limerick which will no depart at 17:35

18:40hrs Heuston Thurles is cancelled. Customers will be accomodated on 19:00hrs Heuston Cork

M3 Parkway/Clonsilla are operating to and from Connolly Station. Docklands is closed until further notice

Belfast Enterprise services are currently operating between Portadown and Connolly only with a bus transfer to Central. This is due to electricity power lines fouling the line

DART and Commuter services through the city centre are running 30mins late due to weather related difficulties

13:30hrs Cork Heuston is currently running 90mins late

Customers are advised to allow extra travel time to arrive at stations due to poor road and footpath conditions.

The website will be updated with any new travel information. Also, please follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/irishrail for up to date info.

pixiebean22 · 02-12-2010, 17:38

I'm sure someone will kindly post up the details of the radio piece, please please please, as I have no radio and am currently sitting on the 4.35 waterford bound train and am wondering how far we'll get.

Another failed train in kildare station. Queue of trains waiting to get in.

Passengers from the failed train appear to be getting on the 4.35 waterford train so more delays

Jamie2k9 · 02-12-2010, 17:58

Today FM Update:
Waterford line worst affected. Trains have resumed at Kilkenny.

Colm Moore · 02-12-2010, 18:05

http://www.luas.ie/

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Travel Update from Luas Customer Care
Thursday December 2nd 2010

Site Update - 17:50 hrs

17:50 hrs The Luas Green Line is now operating from St Stephen's Green to Brides Glen. Passengers please note there are delays on the line.

The Luas Red line is in operation from The Point Stop to Tallaght. Luas Connolly stop remains closed due to a weather related issue.

There are delays on the Luas Red Line.

Passengers are strongly advised to listen to media updates, check www.transport.ie www.luas.ie and AA Roadwatch updates for further information on evening and night time travel.

Information is also available from Luas Customer Care 1800 300 604 till 7pm this evening.

A message from Luas Customer Care
Email: info@luas.ie
Freephone: 1800 300 604

Colm Moore · 02-12-2010, 18:10

http://twitter.com/Translink_NI

Quote:

Translink_NI

1. Bus Subsitution between Lisburn and Portadown. Train tickets valid on services between Lisburn and Portadown

about 1 hour ago via HootSuite

Rashers · 02-12-2010, 18:47

At 17.00 there was another points failure at Connolly. LED displays now indicating 50 min delays to DARTs and Drogheda bound trains.
Service due into Drogheda at 18.12, now 18.55 (43 mins late), 19.03 now 19.26. 19.19, now 19.44.
Barry Kenny is still stating max delays of 30 mins.

ThomasJ · 02-12-2010, 19:15

ALL Luas services are suspended for the rest of the night

Last buses leave perspective terminuses at 9pm

02-12-2010, 17:18	#33
ThomasJ Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 2,812	Alert- Irish rail on last word @ 17:50 As per title, Irish rail are stating on their twitter stream that they will be on the last word on today fm at 17:50 to update on the situation with the rail service

02-12-2010, 17:38	#35
pixiebean22 Regular Poster Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 101	I'm sure someone will kindly post up the details of the radio piece, please please please, as I have no radio and am currently sitting on the 4.35 waterford bound train and am wondering how far we'll get. Another failed train in kildare station. Queue of trains waiting to get in. Passengers from the failed train appear to be getting on the 4.35 waterford train so more delays Last edited by pixiebean22 : 02-12-2010 at 17:54.

02-12-2010, 18:47	#39
Rashers Really Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 431	At 17.00 there was another points failure at Connolly. LED displays now indicating 50 min delays to DARTs and Drogheda bound trains. Service due into Drogheda at 18.12, now 18.55 (43 mins late), 19.03 now 19.26. 19.19, now 19.44. Barry Kenny is still stating max delays of 30 mins. __________________

02-12-2010, 19:15	#40
ThomasJ Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 2,812	Luas finished for night, Dublin bus finished at 9pm ALL Luas services are suspended for the rest of the night Last buses leave perspective terminuses at 9pm

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02-12-2010, 14:48	#22
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	13:00 Waterford - Heuston delayed by over 60mins. Only after leaving Kilkenny.

02-12-2010, 14:49	#23
pixiebean22 Regular Poster Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 101	According to Irish Rail (on their twitter account) there is a 60 minute delay on the Waterford line due to a mechanical fault. Can anybody clarify if this is expected to effect all trains for the evening or if the delay only effects the train that was en route when the fault happened? It's hard to figure it out from the way the tweet is worded.

02-12-2010, 14:53	#24
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	I think the 13:00 is delayed because the 09:10 was delayed and most other Waterford services have delayes between 20 - 30mins.

02-12-2010, 16:21	#27
ThomasJ Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 2,812	Currently no luas between Stephens green and sandyford due to a fault at milltown

02-12-2010, 17:58	#36
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	Today FM Update: Waterford line worst affected. Trains have resumed at Kilkenny.