22k on Kildare-Heuston

plant43 · 01-05-2008, 11:32

It seems this week there is a 22k doing the Kildare-Heuston run which is usually done by a 29k. It seems reasonably permanent as well as they have all the info on stops etc over the PA and on the electronic displays. Anyone know anything about this? The 22ks are much nicer than the 29ks

KSW · 01-05-2008, 11:48

I did say to myself that the 22k trains are Intercity Commuter like cars. Your lucky they are much nicer. Just waiting for them to come on Rosslare services or the 16:40 Connolly Gorey service

Mark Gleeson · 01-05-2008, 12:00

There was a breakdown, only thing short enough to run the kildare line is a 22k

The 22k's are programmed for everything in the timetable, I know I had a play with the computer

Laois Commuter · 01-05-2008, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

There was a breakdown, only thing short enough to run the kildare line is a 22k

The 22k's are programmed for everything in the timetable, I know I had a play with the computer

Not the 1805 off Heuston they're not. No announcements this week, thank God - don't think I would be sane after "Welcome to...." and "The next stp is.." in two languages 5 times in 45 minutes.

LC

Mark Gleeson · 01-05-2008, 20:45

Staff training is the likely cause

It offered me the option to key in a DART train code, it seemed to know

Kildare Commuter · 01-05-2008, 22:13

The other short train was the Push-Pull (DVT on Cork End) on Monday, 3 coaches

plant43 · 29-05-2008, 15:22

This 22k is still doing the Kildare line run.

Mark Gleeson · 29-05-2008, 15:31

That releases a 29k to run the 16:40 to Gorey

Far from ideal to use the train on the route at peak hours but it has a speed advantage beyond Hazelhatch

KSW · 29-05-2008, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

That releases a 29k to run the 16:40 to Gorey

Far from ideal to use the train on the route at peak hours but it has a speed advantage beyond Hazelhatch

When can we expect the new 22k train to operate on the 16.40 Gorey?

When will the Gorey/Rosslare drivers be finished with there training on the 22k trains.?

RadarControl · 10-06-2008, 09:52

The 18.05 service yesterday was a 22K set and it broke down twice. Driver had to restart the engine twice once at Adamstown and the other in Celbridge. It also had something thrown at it from a bridge around Caragh.

I have notice a few of the 22K lately have had door problems. These have five to ten minute delays in boarding the trains.

01-05-2008, 11:32	#1
plant43 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 278	22k on Kildare-Heuston It seems this week there is a 22k doing the Kildare-Heuston run which is usually done by a 29k. It seems reasonably permanent as well as they have all the info on stops etc over the PA and on the electronic displays. Anyone know anything about this? The 22ks are much nicer than the 29ks

01-05-2008, 12:00	#3
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	There was a breakdown, only thing short enough to run the kildare line is a 22k The 22k's are programmed for everything in the timetable, I know I had a play with the computer __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

01-05-2008, 20:45	#5
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Staff training is the likely cause It offered me the option to key in a DART train code, it seemed to know __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

29-05-2008, 15:31	#8
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	That releases a 29k to run the 16:40 to Gorey Far from ideal to use the train on the route at peak hours but it has a speed advantage beyond Hazelhatch __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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01-05-2008, 11:48	#2
KSW Really Regular Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rosslare Line Posts: 600	I did say to myself that the 22k trains are Intercity Commuter like cars. Your lucky they are much nicer. Just waiting for them to come on Rosslare services or the 16:40 Connolly Gorey service

01-05-2008, 22:13	#6
Kildare Commuter New to the board Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 29	The other short train was the Push-Pull (DVT on Cork End) on Monday, 3 coaches

29-05-2008, 15:22	#7
plant43 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 278	This 22k is still doing the Kildare line run.

10-06-2008, 09:52	#10
RadarControl Regular Poster Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kildare Posts: 55	The 18.05 service yesterday was a 22K set and it broke down twice. Driver had to restart the engine twice once at Adamstown and the other in Celbridge. It also had something thrown at it from a bridge around Caragh. I have notice a few of the 22K lately have had door problems. These have five to ten minute delays in boarding the trains.