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Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson
The situation is becoming clearer
1. A pier collapsed bringing two spans down, I have spoken to someone who has seen it first hand
2. The last train over spotted the beginning of the collapse and stopped in Malahide to report it. That was the 18:07 Balbriggan Dublin. The train in question may be just may be set 29x29 which is currently red carded in Connolly
Problems
1. Only 2 of the 3 enterprise sets are north of the bridge, Belfast hasn't a clue how to maintain a 201 class engine so serious problems ahead. The 3rd set was moved this afternoon for storage possibly hidden in the shed in Connolly or over to Inchicore
2. The entire 180 strong fleet of commuter railcars are based in Drogheda, only limited facilities exist in Connolly, Inchicore, Cork and Limerick, so reliability of the fleet will slide. The depot in Portlaois isn't equipped for lifting 20 m coaches so it ain't much use. Fairview is but lacks the knowledge
3. Tara Mines is effectively closed as they can't shift the ore to a boat.
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any possibilty of third party involvement mark beforehand? Maybe something hitting the viaduct?