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Forum: Dublin Belfast 02-04-2008, 07:22
Replies: 40
Views: 31,387
Posted By richards
BBC Report

The report on the BBC was good as it has brought to light the large amount of 'failures' which occur with the rail stock. However it mentions that the diesel engines are 15 years old and the rail...
Forum: Dublin Limerick 17-02-2008, 21:53
Replies: 37
Views: 33,965
Posted By richards
22 K's and catering?

I was on the 14.15 from Limerick to Dublin last week. It was my first time on the new 22k's and was very impressed with the ride and the standard of carriage. I did not notice any difference in ride...
Forum: Dublin Sligo 04-01-2008, 09:20
Replies: 166
Views: 241,326
Posted By richards
capicity of new 22k rail cars

I think that IE ordered too many 3 car sets and too few 6 car sets.

I know the idea was to run shorter more frequent trains, however the very attraction of traveling by train is comfort and the...
Forum: DART 17-12-2007, 20:49
Replies: 7
Views: 11,462
Posted By richards
Thumbs down Delays

I heard that the fire brigade were called to a train at Clonsilla at approx 10.30 am with reports of smoke issuing from beneath the train. Might explain some of the delays on the Maynooth Line !

Was...
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 28-10-2007, 09:09
Replies: 3
Views: 3,880
Posted By richards
Arrow remember

Connolly was extensively refurbished about 7 years ago.
Looking at it recently, it is the dirtiest railway station in Dublin. The Grey tiles seem to pick up all the dirt.

The main entrance of...
Forum: Dublin Cork 04-09-2007, 21:07
Replies: 12
Views: 11,689
Posted By richards
London Paris - Dublin Cork

In fairness, the London - Paris has a huge catchment area so can justify the capital cost associated with building same, even then its operating at an overall loss, The total cost of the Channel...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 21-08-2007, 19:35
Replies: 8
Views: 7,742
Posted By richards
Cork Kent

While I agree that the station in its current guise the station is not very passenger friendly, the building itself is a fine example of the 19th railway station. While I fully expect that the...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 21-08-2007, 08:13
Replies: 8
Views: 7,742
Posted By richards
Is Cork Kent Station not a protected structure!...

Is Cork Kent Station not a protected structure! It should be as its one of the finest railway stations in Ireland....
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 22-07-2007, 07:59
Replies: 2
Views: 5,675
Posted By richards
Red face Hi If your interested in getting info on train...

Hi
If your interested in getting info on train enthusiasts in Ireland, check Irish Railway News (http://groups.msn.com/IrishRailwayNews/).

You would probably get info on the best places to take...
Forum: Dublin Cork 08-07-2007, 20:48
Replies: 9
Views: 10,999
Posted By richards
CDE First Thoughts!

Used the CDE for the first time this weekend!

Went 1st class on Friday on the 12:00 service. Thought it was good if not a bit expensive for what you get. The coach was clean and yes the seat...
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 08-07-2007, 18:12
Replies: 7
Views: 8,666
Posted By richards
16 Euro

Hi
In the end I paid 16 Euro from 11:40am on Fri to 18:30 Sunday.

This is a special weekend rate which is ok .
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 05-07-2007, 22:03
Replies: 7
Views: 8,666
Posted By richards
Thanks Freeluas! Have already bought my tickets...

Thanks Freeluas! Have already bought my tickets on the CDE! Will try Heuston anyway,

Just thinking, In a year or two, will cost around 10 euro for tolls on the N7/M8 to Cork and will certainly be...
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 05-07-2007, 20:17
Replies: 7
Views: 8,666
Posted By richards
Parking Heuston

I am going to Cork for the weekend on the CDE this weekend. Am I better off getting a taxi or can or is parking available at Heuston (and at what cost)?

Can not find anything on the IE Website!

Any...
Forum: Dublin Belfast 28-05-2007, 07:14
Replies: 3
Views: 12,124
Posted By richards
End of DBE

IE and Translink should seriously consider getting rid of the DBE 9X series of railway stock. They should be replaced by refurbished MKIII's! Could also increase no. of trains per day plus...
Forum: Commuter Services 13-04-2007, 09:59
Replies: 7
Views: 7,840
Posted By richards
Angry Why?

Why is the new exit / entrance open for such periods of time? makes no sense
Forum: Rail Users Ireland Canteen 01-04-2007, 08:19
Replies: 16
Views: 6,356
Posted By richards
Rail TV

Heathrow Express has BBC World News every few mins or so! Not bad for a 15 mins journey. Pricey though!
Forum: Intercity and Regional 17-02-2007, 09:08
Replies: 14
Views: 7,710
Posted By richards
Save the Mark III's

Was on a Mark III recently for the first time in a while recently. Was very impressed with the ride quality however the interiors are begining to look a little tatty.

I would love to see IE...
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