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Unread 21-01-2013, 16:02   #14
laoisfan
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The journey planner is designed to offer the best way from A to B.

Kildare clearly is the best change point as its
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1. Least gap between trains
In general perhaps but not in this specific case, 16 mins versus 14 mins, 2 minute gap? Don' think so, no difference imo.

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2. The connection will always be at the same platform
It's at the same platform in Portlaoise too, who'd have thought?

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3. In the event of a service problem, the onwards options from Kildare are better than Portlaoise
Again, in general, you are correct but not in this specific case. From looking at the timetable for Portlaoise to Park West, majority if not all trains stop in Kildare.
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