[March 2012] Luas Red Line - Service has resumed

on the move · 19-03-2012, 20:43

So sanity has returned to Veolia, and they will run the service to/from Heuston. Which begs the question, why wasn't it done beforehand?

Mark Gleeson · 19-03-2012, 22:00

Its messy as hell

Tram arrives into Heuston goes out onto the bridge, reverses into the centre platform and then goes back out onto the bridge and then finally goes in the right direction

on the move · 19-03-2012, 23:18

5 minute job max.

Since the disruption began, there's been more seats than passengers on the Luas at all times. They can't allow that situation to continue for much longer. Running the service to/from Heuston will get double the current amount of passengers, and at least ease the financial hit a bit.

dowlingm · 20-03-2012, 00:31

From what I recall of the RPA's presentation to Engineers Ireland, the trams could have escaped to Line BX and thereby either Sandyford or Broombridge depots but would not have been able to loop back onto C/C1.

Colm Moore · 20-03-2012, 07:11

http://www.luas.ie/travel-updates/

Quote:

Luas Red Line Service Information for Tuesday March 20th 2012

Please note the Red Line is operating between Tallaght/ Saggart and Heuston Stop only.

There will be no service from Heuston to the city centre.

The frequency has changed also, 7 - 10 minutes in the peak. 15- 20 minutes off peak.

Luas passengers are therefore advised to leave extra time to travel.

Luas tickets are valid on Dublin Bus.

This service disruption is due to a fire in the city centre on Saturday morning March 17th on Queen Street.

Luas has been requested to turn off the power to the overhead lines in the affected area as buildings in the immediate vicinity of the track need to be protected and or demolished and a safety cordon is in operation.

Luas is working with all parties for a speedy resolution to this issue.

We hope to restore full Luas Red Line services as soon as possible.

Passengers are advised to check this site for updates and to listen for media updates including AA Roadwatch bulletins.

Luas Green Line is operating as normal.

Kind Regards,
Luas Customer Care

• Freephone: 1800 300 604
• Email: info@luas.ie
• Web: www.luas.ie
• Twitter: @Luas

19-03-2012, 20:43	#1
on the move Regular Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 176	So sanity has returned to Veolia, and they will run the service to/from Heuston. Which begs the question, why wasn't it done beforehand? __________________ "We'd like to apologise for..."

19-03-2012, 22:00	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Its messy as hell Tram arrives into Heuston goes out onto the bridge, reverses into the centre platform and then goes back out onto the bridge and then finally goes in the right direction __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

19-03-2012, 23:18	#3
on the move Regular Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 176	5 minute job max. Since the disruption began, there's been more seats than passengers on the Luas at all times. They can't allow that situation to continue for much longer. Running the service to/from Heuston will get double the current amount of passengers, and at least ease the financial hit a bit. __________________ "We'd like to apologise for..."

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20-03-2012, 00:31	#4
dowlingm Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,371	From what I recall of the RPA's presentation to Engineers Ireland, the trams could have escaped to Line BX and thereby either Sandyford or Broombridge depots but would not have been able to loop back onto C/C1.