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Forum: Commuter Services 09-01-2017, 16:14
Replies: 570
Views: 401,813
Posted By shweeney
I note IR have solved the problem of the DART...

I note IR have solved the problem of the DART in-carriage electronic maps being inaccurate.

By turning them off, and in some cases covering them over with a cardboard map. Success! I'm sure when IR...
Forum: Commuter Services 26-11-2015, 16:09
Replies: 196
Views: 131,579
Posted By shweeney
this new timetable looks like they're...

this new timetable looks like they're implementing an autumn schedule all year round. Every train I've been on since October has been at least 5 minutes late so presumably they're getting crucified...
Forum: Commuter Services 26-11-2015, 16:04
Replies: 196
Views: 131,579
Posted By shweeney
the vast majority of Dart users are not ad-hoc...

the vast majority of Dart users are not ad-hoc passengers though, they're regular commuters and they'll notice the difference. I also suspect there's a disproportionate number of commuters from...
Forum: Commuter Services 25-11-2015, 23:26
Replies: 196
Views: 131,579
Posted By shweeney
it's somewhat disingenuous that the consultation...

it's somewhat disingenuous that the consultation page on IE's website trumpets the 10 minute frequency but doesn't mention anywhere the increased running times.
Forum: Commuter Services 25-11-2015, 11:46
Replies: 196
Views: 131,579
Posted By shweeney
who benefits from the extra frequency - whilst I...

who benefits from the extra frequency - whilst I like the idea of "turn up and go" most regular commuters get the same train every day - they will now need to get an earlier train to arrive at the...
Forum: Commuter Services 24-11-2015, 20:51
Replies: 196
Views: 131,579
Posted By shweeney
will RUI be making a submission on this?

will RUI be making a submission on this?
Forum: Commuter Services 24-11-2015, 15:38
Replies: 196
Views: 131,579
Posted By shweeney
also extra 3-5 minutes running time on most Darts...

also extra 3-5 minutes running time on most Darts (why?), and the 0800 from Greystones is pushed back to 0804 making it useless for many commuters with a 9am start (this is the busiest train on the...
Forum: DART 17-07-2015, 10:22
Replies: 8
Views: 24,787
Posted By shweeney
they've installed an extra bridge at GCD but it...

they've installed an extra bridge at GCD but it has gates on it and on the station side lands outside the ticket barriers - what is this for (a private access for Google similar to AIB's?)
Forum: Up To Date Travel Information 27-04-2015, 10:07
Replies: 12
Views: 5,791
Posted By shweeney
expect the Dart will be much busier on those days...

expect the Dart will be much busier on those days - too much to hope IR might use 8 car sets for every service?
Forum: Commuter Services 27-04-2015, 10:05
Replies: 6
Views: 8,245
Posted By shweeney
if that is the case, whoever set them up is an...

if that is the case, whoever set them up is an idiot - most stations need no more than 1 gate dedicated to people entering the platform.
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 15-03-2015, 11:24
Replies: 54
Views: 32,583
Posted By shweeney
Northern line trains will also be terminating at...

Northern line trains will also be terminating at GCD once the new platform is complete.
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 13-03-2015, 12:30
Replies: 54
Views: 32,583
Posted By shweeney
GCD is very busy in the mornings already, with...

GCD is very busy in the mornings already, with the potential for 3 trains to arrive at once when the new platform is open, are there any plans to improve access routes in the station (the bridge...
Forum: DART 05-02-2015, 11:14
Replies: 8
Views: 24,787
Posted By shweeney
Grand Canal Dock works

I know these are for the signalling upgrade and planned use of GCD as a terminus for Maynooth services, but they seem to be completely rebuilding the platform and trackbed on the 3rd platform -...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 26-01-2015, 15:04
Replies: 26
Views: 17,903
Posted By shweeney
the Dublin Bus airport service leaves from...

the Dublin Bus airport service leaves from Busaras which is directly opposite Connolly. It's both fast (using the tunnel) and reasonably cheap.
Forum: Dublin Kerry 27-02-2014, 11:55
Replies: 32
Views: 39,743
Posted By shweeney
I assume this would be a passing loop south of...

I assume this would be a passing loop south of the tunnel (there isn't space to double the track all the way into the station)? Would only really help slightly when trains are running late, as I...
Forum: DART 11-12-2013, 12:00
Replies: 5
Views: 13,946
Posted By shweeney
Don't know if its the warmer weather, but the...

Don't know if its the warmer weather, but the Dart I was on last night did Pearse->Bray in under 35 minutes (and then had to sit in Bray waiting for the Greystones Dart to clear the line) whilst my...
Forum: Up To Date Travel Information 06-12-2013, 10:59
Replies: 27
Views: 13,928
Posted By shweeney
1 extra train in each direction, no service to...

1 extra train in each direction, no service to Greystones (which was included the last time the night dart ran).

will probably be a 2 or 4 carriage train so the southbound one at least will be...
Forum: Dublin Rosslare 02-12-2013, 11:40
Replies: 34
Views: 52,219
Posted By shweeney
the 1736 Connolly - Wexford has changed from...

the 1736 Connolly - Wexford has changed from 4-car 29000s to 4-car 22000s in the last few weeks.
Forum: Up To Date Travel Information 27-11-2013, 22:42
Replies: 21
Views: 12,625
Posted By shweeney
Irish Rail were canvassing their twitter...

Irish Rail were canvassing their twitter followers about a night Dart service this year - did anything come of that?
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 20-09-2013, 21:24
Replies: 60
Views: 40,758
Posted By shweeney
going back to the Dart discussion... In other...

going back to the Dart discussion...

In other countries they tell you on the station displays if a train is going to be short. I've seen IE trialling something similar on the new displays in Pearse...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 11-09-2013, 15:12
Replies: 60
Views: 40,758
Posted By shweeney
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=8648...

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=86485568&postcount=55

4 car sets running at peak times...

also the commuter/intercity trains are still not using the stop boards - had to sprint the...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 12-06-2013, 11:08
Replies: 11
Views: 26,031
Posted By shweeney
it took 12 years for them to turn them on at...

it took 12 years for them to turn them on at Greystones.
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 22-05-2013, 15:29
Replies: 3
Views: 4,689
Posted By shweeney
any word on when these will be in use? - most...

any word on when these will be in use? - most trains in Pearse are still pulling up to the end of the platform (though just to keep us on our toes, some drivers seem to be pulling up to the sign).
Forum: Commuter Services 22-05-2013, 15:23
Replies: 5
Views: 6,345
Posted By shweeney
I'd like to see separate "express"...

I'd like to see separate "express" lanes for Smartcard users at Pearse - the failure rate for the paper tickets is ridiculous and every single turnstile gets blocked in the morning by paper-ticket...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 21-03-2013, 12:39
Replies: 17
Views: 8,256
Posted By shweeney
Slightly bogus calculations - someone would only...

Slightly bogus calculations - someone would only buy an annual pass if they knew they were going to use it (and frequently). Pensioners (who afaik make up the bulk of the free travel scheme) get...
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