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Forum: Up To Date Travel Information 23-05-2008, 11:13
Replies: 121
Views: 80,722
Posted By TheBoss
No mention of local services to Kildare. Am...

No mention of local services to Kildare.

Am going to the Bruce Springsteen concert and had intended getting the last train at 11pm.

Whats the likeleyhood of them been affected?
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 03-03-2008, 15:24
Replies: 96
Views: 50,162
Posted By TheBoss
Yeah ... got done myself today ..... cost me...

Yeah ... got done myself today ..... cost me €50..... fine for not having a ticket.

I usually get a monthly but completely forgot about it this morning. Only had €60 in cash ..... the conductor on...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 05-02-2008, 11:55
Replies: 7
Views: 11,156
Posted By TheBoss
Yep, I agree ...... one month in .... and the new...

Yep, I agree ...... one month in .... and the new trains are a lot more reliable and punctual.

I commute from Portlaoise on the 6.50am train (ex Limerick) - one of the new railcars.

The heating is...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 09-01-2008, 21:46
Replies: 7
Views: 11,156
Posted By TheBoss
New Portlaoise service

What do commuters think of the new morning services from Portlaoise to Heuston?

The 6.30am seems to be working ok ?

I get the new intercity railcar at 6.51 (ex Limerick).

I'm getting used (just...
Forum: Dublin Limerick 07-01-2008, 12:14
Replies: 37
Views: 34,137
Posted By TheBoss
Got this train from Portaloise this morning (6.51...

Got this train from Portaloise this morning (6.51 am).

Not very impressed to be honest. Okay .... nice and shiny and new-looking.

But a tight squeeze ..... not much leg room ...... heating not...
Forum: Dublin Cork 16-11-2007, 15:28
Replies: 14
Views: 12,915
Posted By TheBoss
:D :D :D :D

:D :D :D :D
Forum: All stops to Thurles 06-11-2007, 14:58
Replies: 19
Views: 24,521
Posted By TheBoss
Hear that the 17.25 ex heuston will no longer...

Hear that the 17.25 ex heuston will no longer stop at sallins.

Also rumour of a new 6.30 a.m. service from Portlaoise to Heuston.
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 05-11-2007, 10:24
Replies: 12
Views: 5,233
Posted By TheBoss
Have you noticed how all staff seem to disappear...

Have you noticed how all staff seem to disappear from the main area in heuston when queues start appearing.

There should be some sort of order to lenghty queues instead of long lines of people...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 24-10-2007, 08:15
Replies: 6
Views: 11,221
Posted By TheBoss
Serious overcrowding on the 17.25 yesterday...

Serious overcrowding on the 17.25 yesterday evening. I counted 20 people standing between the carriages where i was and it was the same throughout the train. Seats only free after Kildare.

Surely a...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 24-10-2007, 08:12
Replies: 6
Views: 11,463
Posted By TheBoss
20 mins late into heuston this morning (dodgy...

20 mins late into heuston this morning (dodgy doors this time, leaves obviously cleared up !!)

approx 10 mins late yesterday !
Forum: All stops to Thurles 23-10-2007, 14:28
Replies: 6
Views: 11,221
Posted By TheBoss
Yeah - its fun watching the staff sitting in...

Yeah - its fun watching the staff sitting in first class keep the heads down when there is any hassle !

Good news about Sallins and Newbridge taken away - they were re-introduced last year - a...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 23-10-2007, 13:06
Replies: 6
Views: 11,221
Posted By TheBoss
First class on commuter trains ??

Anybody know what the policy is with first-class carriages on commuter trains.

The 17.25 train ex heuston to Portlaoise (and onwards to Limerick) is effectively a commuter train serving...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 16-10-2007, 19:20
Replies: 6
Views: 11,463
Posted By TheBoss
I agree that it can be a legimitate reason and...

I agree that it can be a legimitate reason and probably was this morning.

But the train is normally late .... rain or shine !!!!
Forum: All stops to Thurles 16-10-2007, 14:56
Replies: 19
Views: 24,521
Posted By TheBoss
Anyone hear about any changes for Portlaoise...

Anyone hear about any changes for Portlaoise route - ex heuston in particular?
Forum: All stops to Thurles 16-10-2007, 12:25
Replies: 6
Views: 11,463
Posted By TheBoss
Post Portlaoise to Heuston 6.51 am

You know autumn/winter has arrive when ........... Ie start blaming leaves on the track/wheels slipping.

That was the excuse this morning ..... arrived into portlaoise about 20mins late .... into...
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