[RTÉ onlone] Rail services from Cork cancelled

Navan Junction · 15-05-2006, 07:00

Rail services from Cork cancelled
RTÉ online
15 May 2006 07:26

Iarnród Éireann has cancelled rail services out of Cork this morning because of a dispute with drivers over the introduction of new trains.

A number of inter city and commuter trains from Heuston Station, Dublin, to Cork have also been cancelled.

The company took the decision after it said two drivers in Cork refused to operate the new trains this morning.

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The drivers have not been suspended but the company says it has told them they will not be paid until they operate the new trains.

It is understood that a number of other drivers are now refusing to work in support of their colleagues.

No trains have been operating from Cork so far this morning.

Kevin K Kelehan · 15-05-2006, 08:14

Driver dispute disrupts rail services

15 May 2006 09:06
Iarnród Éireann has cancelled all rail services from Heuston Station in Dublin to Cork, Tralee, Waterford, Rosslare, Limerick, Ennis, Galway, Ballina and Westport.

Services from Cork and Tralee to Dublin are also affected, along with commuter services to and from Heuston.

It is because of a dispute with drivers over the introduction of new trains.

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Iarnród Éireann has spent €117 million on 67 new carriages which it is hoped will hugely improve the frequency of its trains on the Dublin-Cork route by the end of the year.

The company had planned to introduce the first of those new trains on the route today for in-service training.

But two drivers in Cork refused to operate the new trains this morning.

The drivers have not been suspended but the company says it has told them they will not be paid until they operate the new trains.

It is understood that a number of other drivers are now refusing to work in support of their colleagues.

Labour Court ruled against drivers

In January, the Labour Court ruled against drivers who were seeking a pay increase for operating the new trains.

Negotiations are continuing on other issues relating to extra money for agreeing to more stringent monitoring of driver standards and for coaching trainee drivers.

The company says it is committed to concluding an agreement on these issues but says they are not connected to the introduction of the new trains.

The drivers dispute this and say they cannot operate the new trains until an agreement has been concluded.

The drivers also say they have concerns about the training they received on the trains proior to their introduction to service.

Kildare Commuter · 15-05-2006, 09:06

2 services released from Heuston according to RTE radio, 0910 Galway and 0930 Waterford. 2 trains past Kildare, 29000 Arrow and Mk2 set (Loco Unknown).

Plus 1 Mk3 set on up service.

15-05-2006, 07:00	#1
Navan Junction Really Regular Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Navan Posts: 305	[RTÉ onlone] Rail services from Cork cancelled Rail services from Cork cancelled RTÉ online 15 May 2006 07:26 Iarnród Éireann has cancelled rail services out of Cork this morning because of a dispute with drivers over the introduction of new trains. A number of inter city and commuter trains from Heuston Station, Dublin, to Cork have also been cancelled. The company took the decision after it said two drivers in Cork refused to operate the new trains this morning. Advertisement The drivers have not been suspended but the company says it has told them they will not be paid until they operate the new trains. It is understood that a number of other drivers are now refusing to work in support of their colleagues. No trains have been operating from Cork so far this morning.

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15-05-2006, 08:14	#2
Kevin K Kelehan Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Tower Posts: 355	Driver dispute disrupts rail services 15 May 2006 09:06 Iarnród Éireann has cancelled all rail services from Heuston Station in Dublin to Cork, Tralee, Waterford, Rosslare, Limerick, Ennis, Galway, Ballina and Westport. Services from Cork and Tralee to Dublin are also affected, along with commuter services to and from Heuston. It is because of a dispute with drivers over the introduction of new trains. Advertisement Iarnród Éireann has spent €117 million on 67 new carriages which it is hoped will hugely improve the frequency of its trains on the Dublin-Cork route by the end of the year. The company had planned to introduce the first of those new trains on the route today for in-service training. But two drivers in Cork refused to operate the new trains this morning. The drivers have not been suspended but the company says it has told them they will not be paid until they operate the new trains. It is understood that a number of other drivers are now refusing to work in support of their colleagues. Labour Court ruled against drivers In January, the Labour Court ruled against drivers who were seeking a pay increase for operating the new trains. Negotiations are continuing on other issues relating to extra money for agreeing to more stringent monitoring of driver standards and for coaching trainee drivers. The company says it is committed to concluding an agreement on these issues but says they are not connected to the introduction of the new trains. The drivers dispute this and say they cannot operate the new trains until an agreement has been concluded. The drivers also say they have concerns about the training they received on the trains proior to their introduction to service.

15-05-2006, 09:06	#3
Kildare Commuter New to the board Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 29	2 services released from Heuston according to RTE radio, 0910 Galway and 0930 Waterford. 2 trains past Kildare, 29000 Arrow and Mk2 set (Loco Unknown). Plus 1 Mk3 set on up service.