New Timetable

Mark Gleeson · 05-11-2009, 12:13

What of people traveling from Maynooth line stations onwards?

Maynooth is the commuter boundary - all Sligo trains should stop there

You can book to Sligo, you can't to Maynooth intercity travellers are not at a disadvantage

sean · 05-11-2009, 14:11

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Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

What of people traveling from Maynooth line stations onwards?

Actually, the MTA Metro North, which serves New York City and its Northern suburbs, applies a system of restrictions to stops in the Bronx for long distance suburban trains.

I may start another thread to explain it properly but suffice to say, it works well there are could work well here for places like Maynooth, Bray/Greystones.

Edit: I've given a more thorough explanation of what I mean here:
http://www.railusers.ie/forum/showth...0728#post50728

ThomasJ · 05-11-2009, 15:57

Maybe they did this with the aim of cancelling the 17.15 west of maynooth in future.

In that case a maynooth connection would be needed for those heading west.

ColmmacO · 11-11-2009, 17:28

Just noticed that the 08.45 docklands train has been removed from the new timetable.
Whilst this train wasn't exactly running at a full load, it did take significant pressure off the 08.40 maynooth connolly.
The 08.40 is 4 cars long, and is usually quite packed in the mornings.
Forcing the 100 + odd people who used the docklands train onto it will mean the train is over capacity.
This will force people over to the next train which is clonsilla - connolly at 09.05.

This is hardly the best use of resources, and will mean people arriving to their destination later.
Does anyone know whether the 08.40 be run as an 8 car service ?

Mark Gleeson · 11-11-2009, 17:53

Should be 8 will have to wait until the 30th to find out

ThomasJ · 11-11-2009, 18:35

Would they even with the new 09.05 clonsilla connolly being introduced ?

Trampas · 12-11-2009, 10:28

5.45 Longford to Pearse

Where will this train be parked the night before.

If it comes out from Dublin I can see this service become unreliable.

ColmmacO · 12-11-2009, 10:31

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Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

Should be 8 will have to wait until the 30th to find out

I certainly hope so.
Otherwise it will be very messy.

05-11-2009, 12:13	#1
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	What of people traveling from Maynooth line stations onwards? Maynooth is the commuter boundary - all Sligo trains should stop there You can book to Sligo, you can't to Maynooth intercity travellers are not at a disadvantage __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

11-11-2009, 17:28	#4
ColmmacO Regular Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Coolmine Posts: 167	Docklands Just noticed that the 08.45 docklands train has been removed from the new timetable. Whilst this train wasn't exactly running at a full load, it did take significant pressure off the 08.40 maynooth connolly. The 08.40 is 4 cars long, and is usually quite packed in the mornings. Forcing the 100 + odd people who used the docklands train onto it will mean the train is over capacity. This will force people over to the next train which is clonsilla - connolly at 09.05. This is hardly the best use of resources, and will mean people arriving to their destination later. Does anyone know whether the 08.40 be run as an 8 car service ?

11-11-2009, 17:53	#5
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Should be 8 will have to wait until the 30th to find out __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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05-11-2009, 15:57	#3
ThomasJ Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 2,812	Maybe they did this with the aim of cancelling the 17.15 west of maynooth in future. In that case a maynooth connection would be needed for those heading west.

11-11-2009, 18:35	#6
ThomasJ Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 2,812	Would they even with the new 09.05 clonsilla connolly being introduced ?

12-11-2009, 10:28	#7
Trampas Really Regular Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 242	5.45 Longford to Pearse Where will this train be parked the night before. If it comes out from Dublin I can see this service become unreliable.