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Unread 24-09-2009, 21:44   #41
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I think Irish Rail should really consider putting the last service to Rosslare/Wexford leaving Dublin @19.30 or 20.00

People as like myself need a late service back home.
You're joking aren't you? CIE/IE is operated for the benefit of management and a social employment scheme for staff - passenger requirements are not part of the equation. Where are the wonderful 22000s??
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Unread 04-11-2009, 15:28   #42
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Default Official 2009/2010 timetable published

I'm happy and relieved that 100% of trains to/from Rosslare and 80% to Wexford will comprise of Intercity stock.

However, the 13.30 and 18.30 to Rosslare will be a big test capacity wise. I've a strong hunch that a 2x3 car 22k may be required.
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Unread 04-11-2009, 15:53   #43
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Just because it says intercity doesn't imply it will be an ICR
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Unread 04-11-2009, 16:22   #44
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I'm happy and relieved that 100% of trains to/from Rosslare and 80% to Wexford will comprise of Intercity stock.

However, the 13.30 and 18.30 to Rosslare will be a big test capacity wise. I've a strong hunch that a 2x3 car 22k may be required.
How do you suggest that a 2x3 car set will operate given CIE's and the Dept.of Transport's newly developed interest in rail safety? i.e the platform at Rathdrum!!!
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Unread 04-11-2009, 16:33   #45
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Don't blame Kildare Street, its not allowed up north, in the UK or many other countries with high level platforms. There is at least one case in recent enough history involving an over long train at Dalkey where a passenger suffered a head injury

It will be all 3 car sets anyway
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Unread 04-11-2009, 18:49   #46
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I have got to say this is the worst timetable for the Rosslare line I have ever seen, What are we going back to 2005 with a 12pm service going to Arklow.

I am upset that the 10.30 Dublin-Rosslare did not go ahead that service I think would have been a winner. It would have been perfect if Passengers did'nt suit the early 07.32 service.

Services from Gorey to Dublin, The 08.01 11.21 15.30 would have literally made the line.

Looking at the new waste of time timetable, from Gorey the 06.00 06.45 & 08.56(was 08.50) still the same. Next service is 14.01 and 19.04 from 9am to 2pm and 7pm thats a 5hour space between them has IE not learned something by now. With the last train 20.27(Wex-Dub)

Important do Intercity trains terminate all its services to/from Rosslare/Wexford at Connolly and does not go beyond????

Fair enough new trains but at the end of the day Bus Eireann and Wexford Bus have a much better service, with Wexford Bus been the fastest from Gorey. I can honestly see now why the Rosslare line has few passenges.
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Unread 04-11-2009, 22:30   #47
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I too am disappointed especially when i saw no 10:30 to Wexford. The 12:05 service to Arklow is pointless.
Happy with the new trains and the fact most of them terminate at Connolly but thats all.
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Unread 06-11-2009, 13:42   #48
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From looking at the PDF'S it appears the 13.30 and 18.30 to Rosslare will be 22k and possibly the 16.30 to Wexford as well.
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Unread 06-11-2009, 13:44   #49
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All services except the 12.05 Arklow and the 17.30 Wexford are 22K operated
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Unread 30-11-2009, 22:42   #50
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Anyone travel on the the wexford/rosslare trains today? Any long delays? Were there many people standing on the peak services??
I didn't get a chance to travel on them yet but hopefully by the end of the week.
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Unread 30-11-2009, 23:56   #51
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No probs with seats on the 13:30 from Connolly, as in 4 to yourself

Delays were no worse than normal
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Unread 01-12-2009, 11:31   #52
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Im not at home in Ireland i wanted to know is the new timetable with the new trains in effect
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Unread 01-12-2009, 11:59   #53
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The new timetable is in effect. Some Rosslare line services are 22K-operated; some are not.
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Unread 01-12-2009, 12:00   #54
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All services to Rosslare at 22k, commuter services are still 28/29k
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Unread 01-12-2009, 15:56   #55
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It may have been posted already but I noticed that in the new timetable from November 29th, the 16.53 from Maynooth to Rosslare via Connolly arrives in Drumcondra 6 minutes later than the same scheduled service ante November 29th.
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That Maynooth train now terminates at Pearse, a separate train operates the 18:30 to Rosslare
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That train that drumcondra commuter is referring to is the 16.53 maynooth wexford (calls at leixlip louisa bridge, coolmine and drumcondra). Departs connolly at 17.30

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How do you suggest that a 2x3 car set will operate given CIE's and the Dept.of Transport's newly developed interest in rail safety? i.e the platform at Rathdrum!!!
How many people get on/off at Rathdrum anyway? How about skipping it for certain services?
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Unread 01-12-2009, 17:28   #59
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How many people get on/off at Rathdrum anyway? How about skipping it for certain services?
Is rathdrum the only station ? I thought there was two or three ?
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Unread 01-12-2009, 20:20   #60
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All services to Rosslare at 22k, commuter services are still 28/29k
When you say commuter services are 28/29k I assume you mean the 12.05 to arklow and the 17.30 to wexford only. The 16.30 is InterCity right?
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