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Mark Gleeson · 12-02-2008, 16:14

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There is a difference between standing and overcrowding

Busiest commuter train in the UK has 12 coaches and carries about 1350 people, busiest one in Dublin 1400 in 8 carraiges

There is sustained crush loading on all suburban services in Dublin, which goes beyond anything you will see anywhere across Europe, no one should stand for more than 20 minutes, its 40 minutes to Maynooth, Bray and 55 to Drogheda its not acceptable

At least one person collapsed this morning and there was an exceptionally close call where several peoples lives where placed in imminent danger.

12-02-2008, 16:14	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Not a useful post There is a difference between standing and overcrowding Busiest commuter train in the UK has 12 coaches and carries about 1350 people, busiest one in Dublin 1400 in 8 carraiges There is sustained crush loading on all suburban services in Dublin, which goes beyond anything you will see anywhere across Europe, no one should stand for more than 20 minutes, its 40 minutes to Maynooth, Bray and 55 to Drogheda its not acceptable At least one person collapsed this morning and there was an exceptionally close call where several peoples lives where placed in imminent danger. __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 12-02-2008 at 16:16.