ThomasJstamp on the point you made regarding transferring passengers, in an interview with CIE Chairman John Lynch said the following which made sort of some sense but more for your reasons than his
Extract taken from: http://archives.tcm.ie/businesspost/...story25645.asp (taken last august)
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The increasing number of passengers using the Arklow and Gorey lines to Dublin is also proving somewhat problematic for the state company, as extending rail lines on windy coastal tracks is not practical or possible.
As a result, CIE management are considering providing a transfer service from Arklow and Gorey to Greystones for the onward journey to Dublin.
‘‘People don’t like having to change trains, but if it means we can increase the services from these areas, it is worth it,” Lynch said.
‘‘The demand on commuter lines has shot up and we are doing our best to cater for this in every way.”
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