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Unread 20-02-2006, 00:18   #27
Mark Gleeson
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The MK3 is the accepted benchmark for a intercity train. I've never said it was perfect but the ride is good and it gets better the faster you go. There are bumps you get on a 2900 you just don't notice in a MK3. I've got a list of all the bumps from Dublin to Thurles so a almost scientific comparision is on

The laptop comes with me everywhere I go, I've written pages of a thesis in MK3 coach on Sundays along with the crisps and beer and to be honest there are certain places you stop typing as you know its too rough. Ride is a subjective thing and has all kinds of jargon

Basic things like legroom and seat spacing count for a lot, larger enough tables, seats which line up with windows thats what the passengers want. Will the PA volume be right ?

We just don't know yet and we look forward to trying it out
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