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Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson
Well if 25 minutes is off Cork and 20 off Tralee it would imply 5 minutes off Cork Mallow
Some fairly minor work on the throat of Cork station, tunnel etc would massively reduce the time taken
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I am intrigued as to what minor work at the throat of Cork station would massively reduce journey times.
Incidentally in the 1990s, it was routine to run from Mallow to Cork in 19½ to 21 minutes - current performance is really slow in comparison.
Given that so little has been produced in respect of improved journey times despite massive investment in track, signalling, level crossings, bridges and rolling stock, I am would need some convincing that anything worthwhile would result from even more "upgrading". Remember that journey times of under two hours to Limerick and under 2'-20" to Cork were routinely achieved in the past. Before spending even more money it needs to be explained why this permformance can can not be delivered right now.
Incidentally the following permitted speed improvements have recently been introduced on the Cork line with no effect on advertised journey times.
- Line limit raised from 90 to 100 mph between Cherry Orchard and Hazelhatch
- Line limit raised from 70 to 80/90mph between mp 27½ and mp 29 (Curragh)
- Line limit raised to 80 mph through Portarlington.
- Speed limit through Grange level crossing raised from 80 to 90 mph.
- Speed limit through Emly raised from 80 to 100 mph.