I was speaking with Mark earlier about this and we're in agreement that this is a little misguided. New trains are always welcome, but what's with IEs continued ignorance for getting the right train for the right job.
For a start, if these new trains (and we know what they look like) are to operate the existing commuter services from Athlone, Portlaoise and Carlow, how awkward is it going to be when it comes to loading the high volume commuter traffic through single doorways (as opposed to the preferred double door) Add to this the fact that these trains are not designed to accomodate large amounts of passengers standing and this "great" announcement looks decidely dodgy.
Have IE got it wrong yet again?
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