Passenger numbers not as bad as people say

Mark Gleeson · 04-05-2007, 11:15

Rosslare Limerick Junction growth since the extra trains where added has put it marginally ahead of Nenagh.

Park Tunnel is very popular when it sees a passenger train but is listed as a freight only route

ACustomer · 04-05-2007, 11:26

Not having any Sunday service on the Waterford to Limerick Junction line kills the weekender traffic stone dead. Provoding such a service (even one traineach way late afternoon) could boost traffic considerably.

Mark Gleeson · 04-05-2007, 11:30

Come to think about it there is a passenger service running Waterford Tipperary Portarlington Claremorris this Sunday. Its the only Sunday in the year when a passenger service operates. The usual Diocese of Waterford and Lismore pilgrimage to Knock (well Claremorris) runs

Depart Waterford at 06:10 (B800)
Depart Claremorris 17:30 (B500)

Calls all stations to Tipperary then Limerick Junction reverse (possibly twice) Portarlington reverse

Its a Mk3 push pull set with a 201 class locomotive, specially authorised but limited to 40mph Waterford Limerick Junction, with 10mph limit on Cahir Viaduct

StephenM · 07-05-2007, 22:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

Depart Waterford at 06:10 (B800)
Depart Claremorris 17:30 (B500)

Thats some penance for taking the train from Waterford! Ouch, I like trains but wouldn't spend that long on one.

ccos · 27-06-2007, 11:52

I noticed that the Cork Dublin train passes through Limerick Junction without stopping at about 11:30. This means theres no good connection from Cork, Mallow or Tralee with the Waterford service that departs Lj around 12 o'clock (sorry not sure of the exact time). Is this a deliberate policy.

Mark Gleeson · 27-06-2007, 11:59

Connection departs at 11:47

Well the theory is that with Limerick Junction rebuilt there will be connections every two hours from both Dublin and Cork

04-05-2007, 11:30	#3
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Come to think about it there is a passenger service running Waterford Tipperary Portarlington Claremorris this Sunday. Its the only Sunday in the year when a passenger service operates. The usual Diocese of Waterford and Lismore pilgrimage to Knock (well Claremorris) runs Depart Waterford at 06:10 (B800) Depart Claremorris 17:30 (B500) Calls all stations to Tipperary then Limerick Junction reverse (possibly twice) Portarlington reverse Its a Mk3 push pull set with a 201 class locomotive, specially authorised but limited to 40mph Waterford Limerick Junction, with 10mph limit on Cahir Viaduct Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 04-05-2007 at 11:41.

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04-05-2007, 11:15	#1
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Rosslare Limerick Junction growth since the extra trains where added has put it marginally ahead of Nenagh. Park Tunnel is very popular when it sees a passenger train but is listed as a freight only route

04-05-2007, 11:26	#2
ACustomer Really Regular Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 767	Not having any Sunday service on the Waterford to Limerick Junction line kills the weekender traffic stone dead. Provoding such a service (even one traineach way late afternoon) could boost traffic considerably.

27-06-2007, 11:52	#5
ccos Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kazbegi Posts: 281	I noticed that the Cork Dublin train passes through Limerick Junction without stopping at about 11:30. This means theres no good connection from Cork, Mallow or Tralee with the Waterford service that departs Lj around 12 o'clock (sorry not sure of the exact time). Is this a deliberate policy.

27-06-2007, 11:59	#6
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Connection departs at 11:47 Well the theory is that with Limerick Junction rebuilt there will be connections every two hours from both Dublin and Cork