2009 Timetables??

cullenswood · 22-10-2008, 15:23

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Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

Cuts more likely between Maynooth and Dublin, than further afield. Anything beyond Maynooth is considered intercity

Just to get a second platform in Enfield could cost 4 million since it must then get an accessible footbridge and other trimmings.

Enfield will only ever get a basic service, that said a basic service means a train after 9pm which few if any routes enjoy

Does that mean there is a service after 9pm planned? That would be a welcome addition

4 million for a footbridge....I'll do one for half that

Mark Gleeson · 22-10-2008, 15:29

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Originally Posted by cullenswood

Does that mean there is a service after 9pm planned? That would be a welcome addition

4 million for a footbridge....I'll do one for half that

Within building regulations and various other guidelines, problem is its an entire package, any upgrade requires the full implementation of upgrade. Back in the old days the second platform would get a coat of tarmac and off we go

Politcos in Longford sunk the later train, it required the 18:05 to Longford to terminate in Mullingar return to Dublin and run back out to Mullingat. Parish pump politics once again sink sensible solutions to real problems

ThomasJ · 23-10-2008, 19:42

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Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

Within building regulations and various other guidelines, problem is its an entire package, any upgrade requires the full implementation of upgrade. Back in the old days the second platform would get a coat of tarmac and off we go

Politcos in Longford sunk the later train, it required the 18:05 to Longford to terminate in Mullingar return to Dublin and run back out to Mullingat. Parish pump politics once again sink sensible solutions to real problems

Was the plan not to run the 18:18 as far as Maynooth/Mullingar and run it back to Pearse in time to form the 21:00

It makes sense that with the 18:05 non-stop running the 18:18 tends to be quiet empty after Maynooth/Mullingar the 18:18 should be cut back. Longford does not need 2 commuter trains within the space of 15 minutes of each other.

ThomasJ · 22-10-2008, 15:34

I'm not sure Mark, the only service I can see being cut is the 19:29hrs

Every other services seem to doing well in terms of passenger numbers, better than other lines. Talking to a member of IE staff recently and they said as far as they are aware there are no plans of cuts to evening maynooth services would be a mistake given current passenger levels on off-peak services.

given that the Maynooth line has minimum requirements ie. 2 4 coach trains covering the evening peak, one driver per train, no ticket office staff etc. I cant see this happening.

Mark Gleeson · 22-10-2008, 15:40

There are continued rumors of service reductions of off peak services. Irish Rail are facing serious financial challenges

We have all noted the massive reduction in the opening hours of booking offices across Dublin

16:00 Dublin Sligo on Sat/Sun would be at risk

Mickey H · 22-10-2008, 16:18

General question about the 2009 timetable: Will it start December 14th or later as was rumoured on another forum?

Apparently translink are being forced to make cuts to service due to budget cuts and I heard a rumour that 0650 Belfast-Dublin and 2045 Dublin-Belfast might be axed

Thomas Ralph · 23-10-2008, 18:21

That would be fairly terrible. It would mean the first service from north of the border wouldn't land in Dublin until nearly 10am and the first service from Newry wouldn't get in until the afternoon.

Mark Gleeson · 23-10-2008, 18:27

Its utter rubbish, 6:50 is the busiest train of the day. Hourly services are planned in the next 2 years of so (tender out for the rolling stock overhaul)

jscales1 · 27-11-2008, 12:48

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Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

There are continued rumors of service reductions of off peak services. Irish Rail are facing serious financial challenges

We have all noted the massive reduction in the opening hours of booking offices across Dublin

16:00 Dublin Sligo on Sat/Sun would be at risk

Is there a chance that we will loose the rail cair for the 6:50am service and will have a train leaving Sligo at 5:00am to make up the difference. I think this would be a runner as the platform in Mullingar does be black each weekday morning

sublimity · 27-11-2008, 16:13

Me thinks the 09:05 & 16:00 to sligo will be cut.
6 services a day is plenty

ccos · 27-11-2008, 20:00

Does any one have the figures of how much it costs to keep anyof these underserviced lines open, maintained and have rolling stock available for it as opposed to the actual cost of running a train down it?
Surely the incidentals like driver + conductors salary, fuel, wear and tear on livestock etc per journey are only a fraction of the cost of manning stations, maintaining signaling, stations and way plus the capital costs of the stock and route which are probably fixed no matter how many trains run.
Is this just case of pennywise PXXXD Euro foolish

MOH · 01-12-2008, 16:37

Idiot that I am, I though I'd check what way Sligo trains are running Christmas Eve. Of course, that would assume IE were competent enough to have the website updated. At the moment you can't get any information online after December 13th. I presume that's because they haven't sorted the new timetables yet? How the hell are people supposed to make Christmas travel plans with this bunch of jokers?

Anyone know what kind of timetable they usually run Christmas Eve?

22-10-2008, 15:34	#4
ThomasJ Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 2,812	I'm not sure Mark, the only service I can see being cut is the 19:29hrs Every other services seem to doing well in terms of passenger numbers, better than other lines. Talking to a member of IE staff recently and they said as far as they are aware there are no plans of cuts to evening maynooth services would be a mistake given current passenger levels on off-peak services. given that the Maynooth line has minimum requirements ie. 2 4 coach trains covering the evening peak, one driver per train, no ticket office staff etc. I cant see this happening. Last edited by ThomasJ : 22-10-2008 at 15:40.

22-10-2008, 15:40	#5
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	There are continued rumors of service reductions of off peak services. Irish Rail are facing serious financial challenges We have all noted the massive reduction in the opening hours of booking offices across Dublin 16:00 Dublin Sligo on Sat/Sun would be at risk __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

22-10-2008, 16:18	#6
Mickey H Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 279	General question about the 2009 timetable: Will it start December 14th or later as was rumoured on another forum? Apparently translink are being forced to make cuts to service due to budget cuts and I heard a rumour that 0650 Belfast-Dublin and 2045 Dublin-Belfast might be axed __________________ 26271 12-60

23-10-2008, 18:27	#8
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Its utter rubbish, 6:50 is the busiest train of the day. Hourly services are planned in the next 2 years of so (tender out for the rolling stock overhaul) __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 23-10-2008 at 18:30.

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23-10-2008, 18:21	#7
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	That would be fairly terrible. It would mean the first service from north of the border wouldn't land in Dublin until nearly 10am and the first service from Newry wouldn't get in until the afternoon.

27-11-2008, 16:13	#10
sublimity Really Regular Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 309	Me thinks the 09:05 & 16:00 to sligo will be cut. 6 services a day is plenty

27-11-2008, 20:00	#11
ccos Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kazbegi Posts: 281	Does any one have the figures of how much it costs to keep anyof these underserviced lines open, maintained and have rolling stock available for it as opposed to the actual cost of running a train down it? Surely the incidentals like driver + conductors salary, fuel, wear and tear on livestock etc per journey are only a fraction of the cost of manning stations, maintaining signaling, stations and way plus the capital costs of the stock and route which are probably fixed no matter how many trains run. Is this just case of pennywise PXXXD Euro foolish

01-12-2008, 16:37	#12
MOH Really Regular Poster Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 372	Idiot that I am, I though I'd check what way Sligo trains are running Christmas Eve. Of course, that would assume IE were competent enough to have the website updated. At the moment you can't get any information online after December 13th. I presume that's because they haven't sorted the new timetables yet? How the hell are people supposed to make Christmas travel plans with this bunch of jokers? Anyone know what kind of timetable they usually run Christmas Eve?