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Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 04-01-2010, 21:19
Replies: 85
Views: 51,958
Posted By MidlandDeltic
WiFi was available on Ulysses before and after...

WiFi was available on Ulysses before and after Xmas - at an eye-watering €5 for 30min or €8 per hour! Even my Meteor dongle only costs €2.95 per day / €15 per month!
Forum: Galway - Limerick - Waterford - Rosslare 24-09-2009, 16:23
Replies: 15
Views: 25,225
Posted By MidlandDeltic
With due respect, that is wrong. The BE services...

With due respect, that is wrong. The BE services provide a generally better service to INTERMEDIATE points than rail. Try Portlaoise - Cork, Newbridge - Limerick for example. No or limited through...
Forum: Dublin Limerick 08-07-2008, 11:31
Replies: 6
Views: 20,914
Posted By MidlandDeltic
THe 0535 ex Limerick may have been that late on...

THe 0535 ex Limerick may have been that late on average in the old timetable, but since January has been significantly better, with arrivals generally between 0750 and 0755, hard on the heels of the...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 06-06-2008, 11:46
Replies: 22
Views: 10,651
Posted By MidlandDeltic
Hmm, Tram Power. Their prototype incinerated...

Hmm, Tram Power. Their prototype incinerated itself on the Blackpool system last year. http://www.raib.gov.uk/cms_resources/071127_R412007_Blackpool.pdf
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 14-11-2007, 13:14
Replies: 103
Views: 49,507
Posted By MidlandDeltic
0535 Limerick - Heuston also loses Sallins stop,...

0535 Limerick - Heuston also loses Sallins stop, and Portarlington too and gains 3 minutes - even closer to the Carlow, but should have a better chance of getting through Newbridge before the 0735...
Forum: Dublin Sligo 14-11-2007, 13:06
Replies: 46
Views: 40,297
Posted By MidlandDeltic
Rescue may have come from Dublin, but loco ended...

Rescue may have come from Dublin, but loco ended up in Sligo - and had to work the train the next morning back to Dublin. There are all sorts of issues over route and traction knowledge, and it is...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 13-11-2007, 12:02
Replies: 5
Views: 3,199
Posted By MidlandDeltic
"The key problem is that everyone is minding...

"The key problem is that everyone is minding their own turf. Under a smartcard system, each company would no longer have control over prices because someone independent would have to set them, " he...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 09-11-2007, 21:53
Replies: 1
Views: 2,535
Posted By MidlandDeltic
It depends what the rosters are. Would you...

It depends what the rosters are.

Would you accept starting your working day at Harristown at 5am, then finishing it in the city centre at 2pm, and then making your way back to the depot to pick your...
Forum: Dublin Belfast 09-11-2007, 21:43
Replies: 11
Views: 11,134
Posted By MidlandDeltic
Dropping the Drogheda stop would save only 2-3...

Dropping the Drogheda stop would save only 2-3 minutes at most; due to the speed restriction on the curve through the station and onto the Boyne Bridge trains have to slow to 25mph whether stopping...
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 09-11-2007, 13:21
Replies: 103
Views: 49,507
Posted By MidlandDeltic
Asked at Heuston last night when timetables...

Asked at Heuston last night when timetables likely to appear - was told shortly, as they had gone to the printers. Confirmed change date as 9th December.

Sean
Forum: Dublin Waterford 08-11-2007, 16:43
Replies: 7
Views: 16,913
Posted By MidlandDeltic
Interesting. No checking, but counting going on...

Interesting. No checking, but counting going on at Portlaoise as well.

Sean
Forum: All stops to Thurles 07-11-2007, 16:31
Replies: 19
Views: 24,520
Posted By MidlandDeltic
Eh? The 0659 ex Kildare starts from Carlow at...

Eh? The 0659 ex Kildare starts from Carlow at 0630.

Sean
Forum: All stops to Thurles 24-10-2007, 15:49
Replies: 6
Views: 11,221
Posted By MidlandDeltic
The 1725 last night was a coach short. On the...

The 1725 last night was a coach short. On the first class on commuter trains, this is only normal in the UK on longer distance trains out of London (eg Peterborough, Oxford, Cambridge). Services...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 24-10-2007, 15:45
Replies: 6
Views: 11,463
Posted By MidlandDeltic
It was indeed. Which coach were you in? I was in...

It was indeed. Which coach were you in? I was in the one in front of the buffet, and the internal doors were also locked open, leading to a severe draught down the coach which the heating couldn't...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 19-10-2007, 12:59
Replies: 6
Views: 11,463
Posted By MidlandDeltic
On time this morning - nearly missed it! On time...

On time this morning - nearly missed it! On time into Heuston too.

Sean
Forum: Up To Date Travel Information 18-10-2007, 11:19
Replies: 18
Views: 8,051
Posted By MidlandDeltic
There is also a pdf available on the website -...

There is also a pdf available on the website - but like the warning signs, they are ignored.

Sean
Forum: Up To Date Travel Information 18-10-2007, 11:04
Replies: 18
Views: 8,051
Posted By MidlandDeltic
Hmmm, maybe. But are they a deterrent? I live...

Hmmm, maybe. But are they a deterrent?

I live near to the Mountrath Road bridge in Portlaoise, which has several warning signs (static and electronic), and hazard bars. It was hit a few weeks ago,...
Forum: Commuter Services 03-10-2007, 12:06
Replies: 34
Views: 13,433
Posted By MidlandDeltic
Apart from, if not stamped, and any question of a...

Apart from, if not stamped, and any question of a refund comes into play for any reason, there is no proof the ticket has been used. Not a perfect fix, but better than nothing. Alternatively, a...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 02-10-2007, 12:55
Replies: 6
Views: 11,029
Posted By MidlandDeltic
I think the four track will make a difference to...

I think the four track will make a difference to overall reliability.

I currently am among those on the 0651 (50/49? depending on which timetable you read) from Portlaoise - 0535 ex Limerick. This...
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 24-09-2007, 12:07
Replies: 4
Views: 4,009
Posted By MidlandDeltic
Thanks - that's answered a question. My season...

Thanks - that's answered a question. My season ticket is valid to / from intermediate stations. As it happens, I have not been queried boarding / alighting at Portarlington instead of Portlaoise, but...
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