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Unread 11-11-2011, 19:56   #2
Eddie
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If none of the stations are manned (I don't know this line) then its a tricky one because Irish Rail want to maximise revenue and minimise annoyed passengers.

But ultimately more people are annoyed by the small number of people delaying the train than benefit by the train waiting for them. The best long-term solution for everyone is that the train leaves on time. People then change their behaviour to give themselves the best chance of getting the train they want, eg by getting a season ticket, buying the ticket the day before, buying on line and picking up, or going by car if they keep missing the train.

IR could help by installing more ticket machines.

Some routes in Britain used to have (and may still have) conductors to collect fares rather than inspectors. But with only 23 minutes to collect fares, this may not be enough if lots of people end up paying this way and it may encourage people to pay this way if there's only a 50% chance (say) of their fare being collected at busy times.
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