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Unread 29-08-2012, 11:25   #1
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Changes to Dublin-Sligo rail services planned
Updated: 11:48, Wednesday, 29 August 2012

Iarnród Éireann has confirmed that there may be some alterations to the Sligo-Dublin schedule.

It could affect services to Longford, Mullingar and other stations along the line.

Spokesman Barry Kenny said: "While there are trains that are greatly under utilised, it may be necessary for us to amend the schedules accordingly.

"Before we can do this we are required to obtain the approval of the National Transport Authority.

"We also intend to publish any draft schedules on our website and invite our customers to give us feedback as part of a public consultation on the proposed schedules."

More than 1.2m passenger journeys were made on the line last year.

Mr Kenny said that no changes would be made before the end of 2012.
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Unread 29-08-2012, 11:51   #2
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Either the 18:05 or 18:17 Connolly Longford are in for the chop

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Before we can do this we are required to obtain the approval of the National Transport Authority.
Hasn't stopped them in the past changing first and getting approval later as FOI has proven
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That link is currently dead.

It would be pretty disastrous for commuters if the 1805 to Longford were to go. This service is heavily used as far as Mullingar while the 1817 has always been pretty deserted after Maynooth.

This train leaves 12 minutes after the 1805 and gets into Maynooth and every station further out around half an hour later so to be honest it is little use to anybody.

Presumably this would also result in the 21:05 from Longford also going or would one of early morning services be for the chop?
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My info say 18:17 is in for the chop beyond either Maynooth or Mullingar

That would push business towards the 19:05

One fewer train through the critical section would do wonders for punctuality
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I'LL wait for the Rosslare line timetable changes
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One fewer train through the critical section would do wonders for punctuality
I've been saying this for a long time. Losing the 1817 would be positive for the service as it is one less train for the 1700 from Sligo to cross with and it is of no use to anybody going any further than Kilcock - with the possible exception of a few people who commute from Longford/Mullingar to Maynooth.
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