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Mark Gleeson · 16-12-2009, 13:51

Another change

All local services eg Kildare/Newbridge - Heuston will now use the centre pair of tracks between Hazelhatch and Cherry Orchard. So you need the middle platform for those services. This may be subject to variation for outbound trains due to planned engineering works. All long distance services use the outer tracks

Note as 4 tracks are in use, the order of trains is now dynamic so you can leave Hazelhatch on the fast track and overtake a train which left Hazelhatch 10 minutes before on the slow track. This will massively improve punctuality as Kildare line trains will no longer be held at Kildare to allow Cork trains to pass, equally the Cork train can now overtake any stopping train

16-12-2009, 13:51	#8
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Another change All local services eg Kildare/Newbridge - Heuston will now use the centre pair of tracks between Hazelhatch and Cherry Orchard. So you need the middle platform for those services. This may be subject to variation for outbound trains due to planned engineering works. All long distance services use the outer tracks Note as 4 tracks are in use, the order of trains is now dynamic so you can leave Hazelhatch on the fast track and overtake a train which left Hazelhatch 10 minutes before on the slow track. This will massively improve punctuality as Kildare line trains will no longer be held at Kildare to allow Cork trains to pass, equally the Cork train can now overtake any stopping train __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 16-12-2009 at 14:07.