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Unread 15-02-2013, 08:25   #7
IckyThump
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@ Markpb that example i gave is based on a total figure spent on transport in dublin the year the bike scheme was introduced. it doesnt even matter. the example is to show the short sightedness. the fact that by upgrading an already above average(compared to the rest of the country) transport system in dublin instead of bringing the rest of the country up to average is ridiculous and is typical of Irish rail.



the platforms are a big problem at the junction but its one easy solution. the waterford inbound train leaves waterford at 0720. the junc.-limerick train leaves 20 mins before the waterford train gets in and again 40 mins afterit gets in. so either put the waterford-junc. train back to 0650 or 0730. if it was at 0650 people would be in limerick for 0900 meaning it could be used for commuting.

fares where a LOT cheaper yes and i used the day saver quiet a bit pre-fare change. but its a typical thing from them again. in the same page that they announced their ticket hike they reassured us also with "The new Leap Card (a smartcard card which will operate across all public transport providers) will give commuters and travellers an option to pay lower fares. The Leap card is now available." like again whats that going to do for someone using the WRCor the Limerick to Waterford line or even people going from limerick to cork.

but the train is still competitive with the bus on price for the line in question. im sure if we looked at the WRC(another that is allegedly failing) that we would find the same incompetence.


so many excuses such as the drivers wont work on sundays or the line cant handle the speeds(the waterford to limerick train can be done in 2.15 which is 10 mins quicker than the bus. and that includes a change at the junc.

im sick of the lies being spun by Irish Rail.
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