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Forum: All stops to Thurles 17-05-2013, 21:38
Replies: 16
Views: 69,639
Posted By kilman
Sorry for dragging this back up but I just wanted...

Sorry for dragging this back up but I just wanted to comment as I was the OP.

I have to say the new time table has made a huge difference for me.
I now have 2 trains in the morning (from...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 24-09-2012, 20:55
Replies: 16
Views: 69,639
Posted By kilman
Connections with Park West and stations beyond Newbridge

Hi,
I'm a daily commuter from Portlaoise to Park West(as well as others I see from Portarlington and Kildare)

Each morning there are a choice of three trains(one direct, the other two with a 10 or...
Forum: Up To Date Travel Information 24-01-2011, 23:40
Replies: 11
Views: 5,159
Posted By kilman
I was one of the "lucky" portarlington(...

I was one of the "lucky" portarlington( normally I'd be on the 5:10)bound pax that got the combined 5:00/5:05 destined for cork. Unfortunately the driver forgot to stop although he did let a driver...
Forum: Up To Date Travel Information 21-06-2007, 13:41
Replies: 22
Views: 9,967
Posted By kilman
When it comes to them not having to give refunds...

When it comes to them not having to give refunds I'm sure they can be motivated!
Forum: Up To Date Travel Information 21-06-2007, 12:26
Replies: 22
Views: 9,967
Posted By kilman
RTE reported on 1 o'clock news that trains were...

RTE reported on 1 o'clock news that trains were late by up to an hour.
Not sure if this was coming from IE management but it was way off.
The Limerick train was over 2hrs late arriving in...
Forum: Rail Users Ireland Canteen 27-04-2007, 12:48
Replies: 17
Views: 6,136
Posted By kilman
For all ye cadburys creme egg...

For all ye cadburys creme egg lovers
http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/choccy/
Forum: All stops to Thurles 13-02-2007, 09:06
Replies: 1
Views: 22,110
Posted By kilman
[12-02-2007] Delay of 17:10 to Athlone

What was the story? We left on time and crawled to Hazlehatch(about 25 mins late passing there). Then pretty much crawled to Newbridge. My stop was Portarlington which we made at just before 19:00 ....
Forum: Dublin Cork 12-02-2007, 16:29
Replies: 18
Views: 24,071
Posted By kilman
What I don't understand is why IE would need a...

What I don't understand is why IE would need a revolt in Port for the Portlaoise train to make an exceptional stop to pick up the passengers.
To me it would make common sense.This may cause extra...
Forum: Dublin Cork 12-02-2007, 16:20
Replies: 3
Views: 16,308
Posted By kilman
I saw this been done for the 17:00 from Dublin to...

I saw this been done for the 17:00 from Dublin to Cork last week to a Nigerian lady. I was walking up to P8 to catch my train and I'm sure the R card was been played by her! Pretty sad when you can't...
Forum: Dublin Galway 15-01-2007, 16:40
Replies: 1
Views: 22,136
Posted By kilman
More carriages for the 17:10 DUB-ATH?

I'm probably farting in the wind here but any chance that IE would keep the 17:10 DUB-ATH at a 6(or even 7) carraige coach. Up to last week the train is always (barely) standing room only and now...
Forum: Dublin Cork 15-01-2007, 16:34
Replies: 26
Views: 29,259
Posted By kilman
So the train was like old coyote chasing road...

So the train was like old coyote chasing road runner. He'd go over the cliff and keep running but didn't go anywhere!-well except down.
Jaysus, how much grease would you to apply to a wheel to cause...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 11-01-2007, 14:58
Replies: 25
Views: 39,601
Posted By kilman
*scratches his head*.. So why then was money...

*scratches his head*.. So why then was money spent increasing the size of platforms and advertising that this was so that they could take longer trains !!
Forum: Up To Date Travel Information 11-01-2007, 14:56
Replies: 10
Views: 6,018
Posted By kilman
So yet more brake issues it appears

So yet more brake issues it appears
Forum: All stops to Thurles 11-01-2007, 14:31
Replies: 25
Views: 39,601
Posted By kilman
I'm looking at the timetable in front of me and...

I'm looking at the timetable in front of me and there is a very good selection of trains for Newbridge passengers,17:10,17:15,17:25 and 17:50
But like you I'm not happy with the time taken. I know...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 11-01-2007, 14:18
Replies: 6
Views: 22,630
Posted By kilman
Sorry to reopen an oldish thread but how many are...

Sorry to reopen an oldish thread but how many are using this service?
Forum: Up To Date Travel Information 11-01-2007, 14:08
Replies: 10
Views: 6,018
Posted By kilman
I was on the 17:10 to Athlone and we eventually...

I was on the 17:10 to Athlone and we eventually passed all the disembarked passengers from the 17:05 in Sallins. Did the 17:30 stop here and pick them up or did they go on the 17:18 to Newbridge and...
Forum: Dublin Cork 07-12-2006, 15:49
Replies: 404
Views: 232,400
Posted By kilman
It wasn't too bad. By my watch it was 8:30 when...

It wasn't too bad. By my watch it was 8:30 when it stopped on the outskirts of Heuston(ie platform 7)
Forum: All stops to Thurles 07-11-2006, 11:25
Replies: 9
Views: 23,544
Posted By kilman
Isn't a shunter the guy who gives the train a...

Isn't a shunter the guy who gives the train a push start? He's the well built guy you'll see around ;)
Forum: Rail Users Ireland Canteen 06-11-2006, 11:40
Replies: 8
Views: 5,485
Posted By kilman
lostcarpark, These would have been Guinness kegs,...

lostcarpark,
These would have been Guinness kegs, but I believe that this has stopped or is about to stop.
Begs the question, what will happen to the space at Heuston where the loading/unloading...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 06-11-2006, 11:21
Replies: 9
Views: 23,544
Posted By kilman
The 5:30 never seems to arrive in Port on time...

The 5:30 never seems to arrive in Port on time anymore. Its almost got to the stage that you can be 5 or 10 mins late and be pretty sure that its not going to have passed through. I'm going for the...
Forum: Dublin Cork 03-11-2006, 14:39
Replies: 9
Views: 17,008
Posted By kilman
I have heard drivers of this train make...

I have heard drivers of this train make annoucements apologising for the lateness of the train and then advising that they will attempt to make up time on the way.Just shows the level of padding in...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 01-11-2006, 16:44
Replies: 18
Views: 30,775
Posted By kilman
Did they provide arrival times for these trains?

Did they provide arrival times for these trains?
Forum: Dublin Cork 01-11-2006, 16:42
Replies: 9
Views: 17,008
Posted By kilman
[01-11-2006]05:30 CORK-DUB delayed due to leaves on track

How much of a problem is this at this time each year to IE.
The early train was delayed by about 30 mins this morning due to this.
On arrival in Heuston they were not as direct and blamed 'locomotive...
Forum: Rail Users Ireland Canteen 26-10-2006, 15:52
Replies: 57
Views: 12,351
Posted By kilman
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Forum: All stops to Thurles 24-10-2006, 21:20
Replies: 18
Views: 30,775
Posted By kilman
2Funki, There were leaflets been passed out one...

2Funki,
There were leaflets been passed out one of the mornings last week.
I'm hoping to get to this meeting tomorrow but if not can you post up details.
I believe they are to have the timetable.
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