Hazelhatch Station on a Frosty Morning

[Celbridge traveller]

Hello everybody,

I was coming into Hazelhatch station this morning (9th December) at about 06.45. The ground conditions were treacherous due to frost.

As I drove into the (spanking new) car park I was forced to wait at the entrance while a car full of boy racers (as high as kites) did a series of ice-rink type skids and slides. They had the windows down and were giggling uncontrollably among themselves.

It was only a fluke that they did not slide into cars that were parked overnight.

As I walked from my car to get a parking ticket they shouted abuse - I kept my head down!

As some more cars arrived into the car park they drove off.

I was wondering who has responsibility for this sort of issue.

[grainne whale]

Originally Posted by Celbridge traveller

Hello everybody,

I was coming into Hazelhatch station this morning (9th December) at about 06.45. The ground conditions were treacherous due to frost.

As I drove into the (spanking new) car park I was forced to wait at the entrance while a car full of boy racers (as high as kites) did a series of ice-rink type skids and slides. They had the windows down and were giggling uncontrollably among themselves.

It was only a fluke that they did not slide into cars that were parked overnight.

As I walked from my car to get a parking ticket they shouted abuse - I kept my head down!

As some more cars arrived into the car park they drove off.

I was wondering who has responsibility for this sort of issue.

Yes, I saw this happening one weekend, and I wondered why the car park is not locked at night like the old one used to be, (closed after the last train at night, and opened for the first train in the morning).

[Colm Moore]

The Garda is usually interested in such activity as the car parks merit "public road" under the Road Traffic Acts.

Its to your discretion to use 999, otherwise directory inquiries and the local garda station.

There is also a help point on most platforms.

[Jack O'Neill]

There is also the IR Anti Social Behaviour "hotline" 1800344544 you could call?

[Mark Gleeson]

Somehow doubt they will be answering at 6:45

There is meant to be a member of staff on duty. First responsibility of all staff is to safety