[30/03/2011] Serious Incident Portarlington - Major Heuston-side Delays

EnterpriseUser · 31-03-2011, 14:21

These events are incredibly inconvenient and priority should be given to keeping the line open. One also feels for the driver in these circumstances. It is an incredibly foolish and selfish act to trespass on the railway line, intentionally or unintentionally.

comcor · 31-03-2011, 15:10

I've often heard reports of people just going for a walk on some of the lesser used rail lines - the kind that only have a couple of trains a day on them. They apparently know the timetable. Fine, until there's an unscheduled service.

Although Portarlington must get a train every quarter of an hour, so it would be surprising if someone chose to do it there.

Mark Gleeson · 31-03-2011, 15:17

Speculation is not a good idea, thats for the coroner to resolve.

The facts are a train struck a person on the line close to Portarlington station. The train involved was the normal scheduled empty Portlaoise TCD to Heuston. The train had front, rear and side facing cameras. Line speed is 80 mph at that point.

No one should trespass on a railway line for any reason

In these cases the gardai have to satisfy themselves as to the cause before reopening as these cases are nearly always treated as criminal investigations until proven otherwise.

markpb · 31-03-2011, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

Portlaoise TCD to Heuston

TCD?

Mark Gleeson · 31-03-2011, 18:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by markpb

TCD?

Train Care Depot

markpb · 31-03-2011, 22:20

Thanks Mark.

dowlingm · 31-03-2011, 23:18

Maybe IE needs to set up something like this
http://www.operationlifesaver.ca/

31-03-2011, 15:17	#3
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Speculation is not a good idea, thats for the coroner to resolve. The facts are a train struck a person on the line close to Portarlington station. The train involved was the normal scheduled empty Portlaoise TCD to Heuston. The train had front, rear and side facing cameras. Line speed is 80 mph at that point. No one should trespass on a railway line for any reason In these cases the gardai have to satisfy themselves as to the cause before reopening as these cases are nearly always treated as criminal investigations until proven otherwise. __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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31-03-2011, 14:21	#1
EnterpriseUser Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 60	These events are incredibly inconvenient and priority should be given to keeping the line open. One also feels for the driver in these circumstances. It is an incredibly foolish and selfish act to trespass on the railway line, intentionally or unintentionally.

31-03-2011, 15:10	#2
comcor Really Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cork-Dublin, Cork Commuter and occasionally DART and Dublin-Wexford Posts: 855	I've often heard reports of people just going for a walk on some of the lesser used rail lines - the kind that only have a couple of trains a day on them. They apparently know the timetable. Fine, until there's an unscheduled service. Although Portarlington must get a train every quarter of an hour, so it would be surprising if someone chose to do it there.

31-03-2011, 22:20	#6
markpb Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 541	Thanks Mark.

31-03-2011, 23:18	#7
dowlingm Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,371	Maybe IE needs to set up something like this http://www.operationlifesaver.ca/