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Unread 16-01-2012, 08:02   #53
comcor
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Back in the days of the Mark III, the entire set would be taken off the platform in Kent Station for cleaning, fueling, water top-up. Now it's just the locomotive. Although that set up may have just been caused by using platform 5 for departures.

I'd also stress that the proposal assumes the construction of at least one new platform at Limerick Junction, so there would have to be some capital investment. That might mean some spending at Kent Station too. The idea is that operating efficiencies and improved revenue through better service would justify it. There is still some capital budget going round government and things that can reduce ongoing deficits can find it easiest to get funding.

Once it was at 2:20, further improvements could be aimed for, however, there are good reasons for aiming for a reliable 30 minutes Mallow-Limerick Junction, so time savings would be best sought south of Mallow and east of Limerick Junction. Plus, between InterCities/Commuter into Dublin and Commuter into Cork, these are the areas where most people would benefit from time savings.
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