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Originally Posted by dowlingm
I don't have the same animus towards Portlaoise/Drogheda - storing trains, particularly commuter ones, in the outer edges of a network makes logistical sense. The land was probably a damn sight cheaper and as noted freed up some in Inchicore. If there is insufficient maintenance cover at Heuston/Connolly then that is a point that could be made irrespective of the decision to create the outer depots.
That said, the sight of 29000s dragging DARTs to and from Drogheda does make one wonder whether a bit too much was sent out of town Connolly side.
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I too have no problem with Portlaoise to be honest - it facilitates the hourly stopping service and at this stage the number of empty movements to/from Heuston is fairly insignificant.
Nor do I have a problem with Drogheda - it makes perfect sense for the 29k fleet to be maintained there.
It was the closure of Connolly valeting plant for servicing ICRs I have the problem with as it makes rostering sets far more difficult and is part of the reason for the sight of ICRs on local services and 29k on Intercity trips.