Broombridge to close ??

ThomasJ · 26-01-2008, 17:31

Just heard a report on the Radio that Broombridge maybe about to suffer service cutbacks due to the opening of the new Phoenix park as well as other events happening on the platforms. I only heard a glimpse of it will try and find out more its on the INN news on radio

eugene · 26-01-2008, 18:34

WTF, yes can you find out details please. Thats the station I use every day to get into work.

ThomasJ · 26-01-2008, 19:11

Just heard it on the radio again. It is saying that with the opening of phoenix park station that due to recent vigilante attacks the station maybe about to see reduction of services or even closure. Doesnt reveal the source though.

eugene · 26-01-2008, 19:59

Thats going to make things difficult for me. If only the other station, the replacement for Broombridge is built some day at Pelletstown/Royal Canal Park

Mark Gleeson · 26-01-2008, 20:03

Long term Broombridge is closing, that is an unquestionable fact, there will be two stations in its place. Pelletstown and the new Liffey Junction which is really only 200m from Broombridge

The principle problem with Broombridge is the regular bricking of trains, closing the station isn't going to stop that, probably will make it worse. We haven't heard anything and the level of trouble there is less than in the past

Broombridge is not the least used station by a long shot despite this

eugene · 26-01-2008, 20:10

I usually get the train round 8am, I'll say there is 10-15 people waiting to get on, maybe 10+ get off there for the industrial estates.

I've been watching this for a while and had heard the new Pelletstown station was to start construction early 2008 but nothing yet. Why the delay I don't know, there's a lot of people at the Royal Canal Park end

clonsilladart · 28-01-2008, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

...... there will be two stations in its place. Pelletstown and the new Liffey Junction which is really only 200m from Broombridge

Is there a need for two new stations so close to each other?
I'm not 100% familiar with the area...so there could be a valid reason (apart from Pelletstown being built by developers)

26-01-2008, 17:31	#1
ThomasJ Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 2,812	Is Broombridge station in trouble now? Just heard a report on the Radio that Broombridge maybe about to suffer service cutbacks due to the opening of the new Phoenix park as well as other events happening on the platforms. I only heard a glimpse of it will try and find out more its on the INN news on radio

26-01-2008, 20:03	#5
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Long term Broombridge is closing, that is an unquestionable fact, there will be two stations in its place. Pelletstown and the new Liffey Junction which is really only 200m from Broombridge The principle problem with Broombridge is the regular bricking of trains, closing the station isn't going to stop that, probably will make it worse. We haven't heard anything and the level of trouble there is less than in the past Broombridge is not the least used station by a long shot despite this __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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26-01-2008, 18:34	#2
eugene Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 132	WTF, yes can you find out details please. Thats the station I use every day to get into work.

26-01-2008, 19:11	#3
ThomasJ Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 2,812	Just heard it on the radio again. It is saying that with the opening of phoenix park station that due to recent vigilante attacks the station maybe about to see reduction of services or even closure. Doesnt reveal the source though.

26-01-2008, 19:59	#4
eugene Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 132	Thats going to make things difficult for me. If only the other station, the replacement for Broombridge is built some day at Pelletstown/Royal Canal Park

26-01-2008, 20:10	#6
eugene Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 132	I usually get the train round 8am, I'll say there is 10-15 people waiting to get on, maybe 10+ get off there for the industrial estates. I've been watching this for a while and had heard the new Pelletstown station was to start construction early 2008 but nothing yet. Why the delay I don't know, there's a lot of people at the Royal Canal Park end