Luas Docklands (Line C1)|Opening Before Christmas 2009

chris · 19-11-2009, 23:07

Fair enough, it may take 4-6 minutes, I'm not sure.

My basic point is this though. We were promised that Connolly and Docklands station would be well connected by the Luas. This will become even more important when the interconnector is built. As it stands, there will be no direct trams between these two stations.

It doesn't matter that Busaras is close - on a schematic map it doesn't look close and adds a level of confusion that the average Irish commuter (nevermind tourist) could be put off by.

Further, the walking route from Connolly - Busaras Luas is absolutely dire. I am not entirely sure where pedestrians are supposed to cross that road. An improvement here is the very least that is needed.

Another possibility is running a single tram back and forwards between the Point and Connolly. This doesn't have time disadvantages for through passengers, and there should be enough capacity at Connolly given so few trams will serve it from the Tallaght direction.

Mark Gleeson · 20-11-2009, 00:26

There is no connection of any kind to Docklands station, Spencer Dock station when built will have excellent Luas connectivity outside its front door

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Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	There is no connection of any kind to Docklands station, Spencer Dock station when built will have excellent Luas connectivity outside its front door __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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19-11-2009, 23:07	#1
chris Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 131	Fair enough, it may take 4-6 minutes, I'm not sure. My basic point is this though. We were promised that Connolly and Docklands station would be well connected by the Luas. This will become even more important when the interconnector is built. As it stands, there will be no direct trams between these two stations. It doesn't matter that Busaras is close - on a schematic map it doesn't look close and adds a level of confusion that the average Irish commuter (nevermind tourist) could be put off by. Further, the walking route from Connolly - Busaras Luas is absolutely dire. I am not entirely sure where pedestrians are supposed to cross that road. An improvement here is the very least that is needed. Another possibility is running a single tram back and forwards between the Point and Connolly. This doesn't have time disadvantages for through passengers, and there should be enough capacity at Connolly given so few trams will serve it from the Tallaght direction.