If you shift Cork departures to xx:00 it works and you still have one platform free if you can do the journey in 2:20 or better. The best we can expect currently is 2:35-2:25 with 3/4 stops
Platform 5 in Cork is to be avoided as there is an issue with stepping distances on Mk4/ICR stock. Cork as it stands couldn't cope with a Mk4 arriving and departing at the same time, the concourse couldn't cope. Cork is also a real pain if you need to send the Mk4 set over the shed as it involves a lot of back and forward.
Long term there is goal of a commuter service Cork Mallow with extra stations etc, can't really see it all working unless there is a major rebuild of the station
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