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Unread 02-09-2011, 15:18   #23
Destructix
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Originally Posted by comcor View Post
Is a Cork-bound platform in Limerick Junction completely off the radar?

If it was put in place, it would allow Cork-Dublin and Dublin-Cork trains to be in the station at the same time, which would hugely improve Cork-Limerick timings. While I know that's not a big priority it seems a very easy to implement one.

It would also mean that late running trains would not delay each other there.

I've often wondered what the history of the bizarre layout at Limerick Junction is. It's a bit of a disaster for simultaneous usage and for Waterford bound trains.

Regarding the idea of not stopping between Thurles and Dublin on Dublin-Cork trains, it would have to allow for people between Dublin and Thurles to make a quick connection. There always seems to be a decent number of people get on the train to Cork from Port Laoise in particular.
It seems every time im going to Cork or Limerick that its the Cork-Dublin train that comes in first to Limerick Junction and delays the Dublin-Cork train

But yeah it is a messy layout and it would be simple enough to add another platform. also how the Clonmel train has to go out on to the Dublin-Cork line to crossover.
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