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Unread 27-03-2008, 19:24   #1
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I don't suppose the fact that the line is essentially completely shutdown on April 27 means IE will have all those drivers to fill the holes in the roster elsewhere?
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Unread 27-03-2008, 23:51   #2
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I am delighted that the line is being computerised, We should start to see changes on this line (hopefully) I hope 10-15mins gets slashed from the Gorey to Dublin side of things.

Will the trains travelling south of Gorey travel faster?
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Unread 28-03-2008, 10:30   #3
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While the journey planner has all the bus substitutions from Dublin to Rosslare, it is still showing a rail service between Waterford and Rosslare Europort during the affected period.

I know its an out-of-the way service, but a little attention to detail would not go astray.
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Unread 28-03-2008, 10:45   #4
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Expect a bus substitution on the that as well
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Unread 31-03-2008, 15:01   #5
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Note that there is subtle difference in the information spread over 3 different locations.

http://www.irishrail.ie/home/
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General News

• Dublin to Gorey/Enniscorthy/Rosslare Europort - resignalling works, 14th to 27th April 2008
http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/general_news.asp
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Dublin to Gorey/Enniscorthy/Rosslare Europort - resignalling works, 14th to 27th April 2008
There will be service alterations on all Dublin Gorey and Dublin Rosslare services from 14th to 27th April for resignalling works. Full details at 18 90 7 7 8 8 9 9.
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Dublin to Gorey/Enniscorthy/Rosslare Europort - resignalling works, 14th to 27th April 2008 by Corporate Communications

Iarnród Éireann reminds customers that to facilitate the commissioning of a new computerised signalling system on the Rosslare route, there will be disruption to services on the route covering Rosslare Intercity and Gorey/Enniscorthy commuter services during the period 14th April to 27th April inclusive.

Services will operate with bus transfers as follows:
14th-25th April: Wicklow-Rosslare Europort: bus transfers
26th April: Greystones-Rosslare Europort: bus transfers
27th April: Dublin-Rosslare Europort: bus transfers

Please note bus transfers on services to Dublin will depart earlier than scheduled train times.

Full schedule information is available at our journey planner at www.irishrail.ie , or at your local station.

Intending passengers who have mobility impairment or who have special needs should contact their local station in advance.

Customers are advised that car park spaces will be greatly reduced at all stations on the route during this period, and are asked to make alternative arrangements where possible.

This work is funded by the Irish Government under Transport 21 and the European Regional Development Fund.

Iarnród Éireann apologises to its customers for any inconvenience caused by this essential investment.
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Unread 14-04-2008, 07:49   #6
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Curiously the notice is now on its third revision
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Dublin to Gorey/Enniscorthy/Rosslare Europort - resignalling works, 14th to 27th April 2008 by Corporate Communications

Iarnród Éireann reminds customers that to facilitate the commissioning of a new computerised signalling system on the Rosslare route, there will be disruption to services on the route covering Rosslare Intercity and Gorey/Enniscorthy commuter services during the period 14th April to 27th April inclusive.

Services will operate with bus transfers as follows:

14th-25th April: Wicklow-Rosslare Europort: bus transfers

26th April: Greystones-Rosslare Europort: bus transfers

27th April: Dublin-Rosslare Europort: bus transfers

Please note bus transfers on services to Dublin will depart earlier than scheduled train times.

Limerick Junction/Waterford/Rosslare Europort

There will be bus transfers from Wellingtonbridge to Rosslare and Enniscorthy. Train services will be as normal between Limerick Junction, Waterford and Wellingtonbridge.

Full schedule information is available at our journey planner at www.irishrail.ie , or at your local station.

Intending passengers who have mobility impairment or who have special needs should contact their local station in advance.

Customers are advised that car park spaces will be greatly reduced at all stations on the route during this period, and are asked to make alternative arrangements where possible.

This work is funded by the Irish Government under Transport 21 and the European Regional Development Fund.

Iarnród Éireann apologises to its customers for any inconvenience caused by this essential investment.
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Unread 07-05-2008, 20:55   #7
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I think the new signalling post just outside Gorey will stop the train from going fast from on now..Here's now!!

Yesterday coming back from Dublin after the train reaches is it Lizze's cafe out the old N11 road the train went slow because the signal post around the corner the train driver didnt know if it was going to be green or red/orange and had to slow down how can he see around a corner .. I think this was a stupid place to put a signal post rather than just up near a straight piece of track......
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Unread 08-05-2008, 08:43   #8
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If it has a red light, there will be a preceding signal with a yellow light. If that is yellow, the signal will be red. Hence the need to slow down. Of course, it may have cleared in the meantime. Signal locations are based on braking distances. If there is a sighting issue, a "repeater" is placed before the signal giving a clear/caution indication - the the signals at the western end of the cutting outside Heuston for examples.

Cue locking of thread for being "too technical".

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Unread 08-05-2008, 08:47   #9
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The old signaling didn't meet current standards, the new one does
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Unread 08-05-2008, 10:19   #10
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If it has a red light, there will be a preceding signal with a yellow light. If that is yellow, the signal will be red. Hence the need to slow down. Of course, it may have cleared in the meantime. Signal locations are based on braking distances. If there is a sighting issue, a "repeater" is placed before the signal giving a clear/caution indication - the the signals at the western end of the cutting outside Heuston for examples.

Cue locking of thread for being "too technical".

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is there actually red, amber and green on these signals? I know there is on the DART line but between Bray and Greystones its just 2 lights on each signal (I can see the lock coming now...).
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Unread 08-05-2008, 10:29   #11
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Stop stop not getting into a long discussion on signaling technology

The Rosslare line is system is in line with latest standards and best practice using the most advanced proven equipment available
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Unread 09-05-2008, 04:14   #12
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Any chance of an explanation on IE signaling in the members section?
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Unread 14-05-2008, 12:03   #13
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Any chance of an explanation on IE signaling in the members section?
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