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[PR] "Thank You" Northern Line Commuter & Intercity Promotion

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=575

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"Thank You" Northern Line Commuter & Intercity Promotion by Marketing Department

Iarnród Éireann is pleased to announce special fares to mark the reopening of the Northern line and the resumption of Cross Border Enterprise services from Monday 23rd November 2009 to Sunday 3rd January 2010 Inclusive.

Intercity: Intercity Dublin Connolly to Belfast
* €20 Adult Day Return
* €50 Family Day Return tickets (up to 2 Adults & up to 4 Children may travel on this ticket)

Intercity: Drogheda/Dundalk to Belfast
* €10 Adult Day Return fare from Drogheda/ Dundalk to Belfast

Commuter: Dublin/ Drogheda/ Dundalk
* €10 Adult Day Return fare is available between Dublin Connolly and Dundalk including all intermediary stations in both directions. No time or exclusion days of travel.

The "small print" (Terms & conditions):
* These fares are available from relevant booking offices and station Ticket Vending Machines from Monday, 23rd November.
* These promotional fares are available all day every day – no ’time’ or ‘day of travel’ restrictions apply.
* Intercity fares are also available online or on telesales 1850 366 222.

Iarnród Éireann apologises to customers for the disruption caused since 21st August to services on this route.

We very much appreciate the patience, understanding and co-operation of customers during this time, particularly with regard to the alternative services provided.

hmm I just tried to book online for 5 dec and was quoted €20 return from dundalk!!!

I checked Dundalk Ticket Machine and asked at booking office... those fares are available there... must be a mistake in the online system or not updated yet!!

Well, it describes Dublin/Dundalk as "commuter" and proceeds to say "Intercity fares are also available online". That, to me, suggests that the reduced fares within the ROI on the Dublin-Belfast line are only available at the station.

true but all enterprise services are intercity! there is no other service from drogheda/dundalk to belfast. i presume they meant drogheda/Dundalk to Dublin as commuter as they also stated no time restrictions unlike previous promotions which only started after 9am

oops i just realised that i had forgotten to state dundalk to belfast in my first post :eek: