With regard to the Midleton and Cobh price differential, surely the question is why Midleton was priced higher than Cobh when the line opened. The distance is the same to within a few hundred metres. In fact, using Irish Rail's logic from elsewhere on the network, Midleton should have been cheaper as it was a single track.
It would be nice to think that if the fares could converge, it could be the start of a zonal system in Cork. Even better if it could match up with the one that Bus Eireann seem to be introducing for pass-holders. I won't hold my breath though.
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