RUI Worst Station of the Year

Thomas J Stamp · 10-04-2008, 10:57

As IE has recenly announced that Greystones was station of the year and gave themselves a big pat on the back about it we think that you, the customers, should nominate your worst station.

We expect compitition to be fierce, and we will, of course, present a certificate and small prize to the station master of the winning shambles with accompanying press wallahs a la Michael Moore Style....

Please note, in the interests of fairness we cannot include Boombridge.

However, Pearse Toilets are IN!!

Off ye go...............

ThomasJ · 10-04-2008, 11:45

Howth Junction and Donaghmede because of the trek you have to take to get to the platforms.

chuggachuggachoochoo · 10-04-2008, 12:19

Drogheda, because there is no digital displays for the next train due, and announcements are very rare so when there are no staff manning the booth (late in the evenings) you are on your own about what train to get on and what platform.

turnapin · 10-04-2008, 12:26

Connolly, for the ridiculous trek you have to make to the commuter platforms. It should also gain honourable mentions for lethal platform tiling and poor and misleading information.

Colm Moore · 10-04-2008, 18:12

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Originally Posted by turnapin

Connolly, for the ridiculous trek you have to make to the commuter platforms. It should also gain honourable mentions for lethal platform tiling and poor and misleading information.

Don't forget the toilets! One occupied, one with a broken lock, one with no paper and the last with a seat used as a urinal. Then you go to the information desk to complain and you see how mankt that area is as well.

Thomas Ralph · 10-04-2008, 19:23

It's a very close call between Pearse and Connolly for me, for previously-mentioned reasons.

Although you can use cards in the vending machines in Pearse.

Mark Gleeson · 10-04-2008, 12:48

Got to be Pearse

1. Roof is in a horrible state, needs lots of glass and a total repaint
2. Toilets need I say more the worst I've ever seen
3. Booking office area is a horrible mess
4. What is it with the doors into the station?
5. The lighting on the platforms is exceptionally poor
6. Horribly outdated signage to the platforms
7. Can't pay with plastic despite being the 2nd busiest station in Ireland
8. Only DART station not to have the yellow line with the textured concrete
9. The funky steps on a slope on the northbound platform

Mark Hennessy · 10-04-2008, 12:51

Don't forget the PA in Pearse which would have had Allied code breakers during the war scratching their heads trying to decipher what is being said.

ACustomer · 10-04-2008, 13:59

I presume that Broombridge, Cherry Orchard and (latterly) Clondalkin are hors de concours.

drowned_in_sound · 10-04-2008, 14:38

Pheonix Park station because nobody uses it, its name is misleading and nobody could get on a train during rush hour if they wanted to use it.

weehamster · 11-04-2008, 16:46

For next year, I think RUI should make a serious attempt to really find out which is the worst (under various categories) and release the results to the media on the same day as Irish rail release there farcical results. I bet you Newstalk would be interested in the Idea. The Newstalk/RUI awards

Have a drum roll & fanfair when calling out the winner.

Heres some categories suggestions (feel free to add more)
Worst Station (Dublin)
Worst Station (Elsewhere)
Lease Manned Station
Worst Accessibility
Worst Higene
Least Attractive
Best Hidden Station
etc

View Poll Results: Which one?
Connolly	5	19.23%
Howth Junction	5	19.23%
Pearse	10	38.46%
Cork	2	7.69%
Seapoint	1	3.85%
Killester	0	0%
Drogheda	1	3.85%
Blackrock	0	0%
Harmonstown	1	3.85%
Carrigaloe	1	3.85%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

10-04-2008, 10:57	#1
Thomas J Stamp Chairman/Publicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Home of Hurling Posts: 2,708	RUI Worst Station of the Year As IE has recenly announced that Greystones was station of the year and gave themselves a big pat on the back about it we think that you, the customers, should nominate your worst station. We expect compitition to be fierce, and we will, of course, present a certificate and small prize to the station master of the winning shambles with accompanying press wallahs a la Michael Moore Style.... Please note, in the interests of fairness we cannot include Boombridge. However, Pearse Toilets are IN!! Off ye go............... __________________ We are the passengers

10-04-2008, 12:48	#7
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Got to be Pearse 1. Roof is in a horrible state, needs lots of glass and a total repaint 2. Toilets need I say more the worst I've ever seen 3. Booking office area is a horrible mess 4. What is it with the doors into the station? 5. The lighting on the platforms is exceptionally poor 6. Horribly outdated signage to the platforms 7. Can't pay with plastic despite being the 2nd busiest station in Ireland 8. Only DART station not to have the yellow line with the textured concrete 9. The funky steps on a slope on the northbound platform __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

11-04-2008, 16:46	#11
weehamster Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cathair Bhaile Átha Cliath Posts: 199	For next year, I think RUI should make a serious attempt to really find out which is the worst (under various categories) and release the results to the media on the same day as Irish rail release there farcical results. I bet you Newstalk would be interested in the Idea. The Newstalk/RUI awards Have a drum roll & fanfair when calling out the winner. Heres some categories suggestions (feel free to add more) Worst Station (Dublin) Worst Station (Elsewhere) Lease Manned Station Worst Accessibility Worst Higene Least Attractive Best Hidden Station etc __________________ R.I.P. T21 Eradicate Fianna Fáil (Totally)

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10-04-2008, 11:45	#2
ThomasJ Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 2,812	Howth Junction and Donaghmede because of the trek you have to take to get to the platforms.

10-04-2008, 12:19	#3
chuggachuggachoochoo Regular Poster Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Drogheda Posts: 51	Drogheda, because there is no digital displays for the next train due, and announcements are very rare so when there are no staff manning the booth (late in the evenings) you are on your own about what train to get on and what platform.

10-04-2008, 12:26	#4
turnapin Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 46	Connolly, for the ridiculous trek you have to make to the commuter platforms. It should also gain honourable mentions for lethal platform tiling and poor and misleading information.

10-04-2008, 19:23	#6
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	It's a very close call between Pearse and Connolly for me, for previously-mentioned reasons. Although you can use cards in the vending machines in Pearse.

10-04-2008, 12:51	#8
Mark Hennessy Membership Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maynooth Posts: 1,116	Don't forget the PA in Pearse which would have had Allied code breakers during the war scratching their heads trying to decipher what is being said.

10-04-2008, 13:59	#9
ACustomer Really Regular Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 767	I presume that Broombridge, Cherry Orchard and (latterly) Clondalkin are hors de concours.

10-04-2008, 14:38	#10
drowned_in_sound New to the board Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 12	Pheonix Park station because nobody uses it, its name is misleading and nobody could get on a train during rush hour if they wanted to use it.