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Originally Posted by Jamie2k9
EGV's are due back full time in June. No problems when the loco is pulling but its the DVT that is causing issues.
Is an hourly schedule needed, I see no reason why hourly each way in mornings and two hourly outside this.
They should be looking towards a schedule like this:
Belfast-Dublin
6.15, 7.15, 8.15, 10.00, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00, 17.00, 18.00, 20.00
Dublin-Belfast
6.30, 7.30, 8.30, 10.30, 12.30, 14.30, 16.30, 17.30, 18.30, 20.30
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I wasnt going into detail on the Mark3 Gen Van / HEP issue as its too technical. In summary though, one can say that it seems to be beyond the capabilities of IE given the length of time it took to bring about and how long it is taking to sort out.
As for the timetable, with all due respect to Cork, a Dublin-Belfast rail service could easily be hourly and we were lead to believe that it would be welcomed and endorsed by the business community of both cities. Its too capitals we're talking about here, with, for example, all the attendant Civil Service infrastructure. They are also a good deal nearer.
Also, both companies say there is a latend demand, and this is backed up by the other stakeholders we have spoken to and mentioned above.
In relation to the Cork Hourly Service, that is another thing entirely.