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Traincustomer · 27-12-2012, 21:02

Carrick on Suir works
In my view the works at Carrick are likely to be independent of the timetable as:
1. no trains pass each other at any point between Limerick Junction and Waterford whether under the current three a day trains or under the proposed two a day service.
2. the draft timetable is subject to the approval of the National Transport Authority.

Carrick on Suir passenger facilities
In terms of facilities for intending passengers if in the future Carrick has no staff whatsoever in attendance it's unlikely the waiting room and toilets will be able to be opened and closed (unless a local arrangement can be devised).
There's nowhere sheltered on the platform so it's likely a shelter (similar to the one at Cahir) will have to be erected on the platform.

Limerick Junction - interesting situation as there are a lot of proposed train movements around that time. Would anticipate the ex Waterford train will occupy platform 2 (18.05), then the ex Limerick train occupies platform 3 (18.11). The 16.25 Heuston-Limerick will have to use the main platform (1) (18.13) but presumably if it's not exactly on time it's going to entail the 17.20 Cork-Dublin being held at a signal outside the station (or alternatively the 16.25 Dublin-Limerick itself being held at a signal). On the face of it it does however look as if there may be undue potential for knock-on delays by the very close interval between the 16.25 Heuston-Limerick and 17.20 Cork-Heuston. Perhaps the draft working timetable has a slightly greater margin between these trains than is shown in the public timetable. Possibly the reason for proposing that the 16.25 Heuston-Limerick be altered to serve the Junction (even though a Cork-bound train serves the Junction only around fifteen minutes after it) is because the 16.25 serves additional intermediate stations which are not served by the Cork-bound service and that it has been assessed that there is demand from these stations to Limerick Junction at that time of day.

27-12-2012, 21:02	#81
Traincustomer Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ar an traein Posts: 600	Carrick on Suir works In my view the works at Carrick are likely to be independent of the timetable as: 1. no trains pass each other at any point between Limerick Junction and Waterford whether under the current three a day trains or under the proposed two a day service. 2. the draft timetable is subject to the approval of the National Transport Authority. Carrick on Suir passenger facilities In terms of facilities for intending passengers if in the future Carrick has no staff whatsoever in attendance it's unlikely the waiting room and toilets will be able to be opened and closed (unless a local arrangement can be devised). There's nowhere sheltered on the platform so it's likely a shelter (similar to the one at Cahir) will have to be erected on the platform. Limerick Junction - interesting situation as there are a lot of proposed train movements around that time. Would anticipate the ex Waterford train will occupy platform 2 (18.05), then the ex Limerick train occupies platform 3 (18.11). The 16.25 Heuston-Limerick will have to use the main platform (1) (18.13) but presumably if it's not exactly on time it's going to entail the 17.20 Cork-Dublin being held at a signal outside the station (or alternatively the 16.25 Dublin-Limerick itself being held at a signal). On the face of it it does however look as if there may be undue potential for knock-on delays by the very close interval between the 16.25 Heuston-Limerick and 17.20 Cork-Heuston. Perhaps the draft working timetable has a slightly greater margin between these trains than is shown in the public timetable. Possibly the reason for proposing that the 16.25 Heuston-Limerick be altered to serve the Junction (even though a Cork-bound train serves the Junction only around fifteen minutes after it) is because the 16.25 serves additional intermediate stations which are not served by the Cork-bound service and that it has been assessed that there is demand from these stations to Limerick Junction at that time of day.