Birdhill/Nenagh/Roscrea - Dublin for All ire semi

Jamie2k9 · 17-08-2012, 21:00

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According to the Nenagh Guardian, fares for the 3 Sep 2011 train were 29.50 adult, 15 child.
http://www.nenaghguardian.ie/news-de...article=M5ZNLT

€19.51 less per passenger assuming all adult or €3706.90 revenue for 190 passengers less and it only made €200 last year....

That sums it up.

jacko · 17-08-2012, 21:41

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Originally Posted by Jamie2k9

€19.51 less per passenger assuming all adult or €3706.90 revenue for 190 passengers less and it only made €200 last year....

That sums it up.

its actually only 10 less - the return fare for sunday is €19.98 and a regular service is being used for return leg so less costs

Jamie2k9 · 17-08-2012, 21:50

My mistake but any fare reduction will make the service operate at a loss.

Sealink · 18-08-2012, 08:40

Should all rail services be profitable?

Mark Gleeson · 18-08-2012, 08:58

Ones that are not subsidized should make a profit

If a loss is made that loss is paid for by you and me

Inniskeen · 18-08-2012, 11:31

Surely a subsidy is similarly paid by you and me !

jacko · 18-08-2012, 11:45

we also have 190 people returning and paying €9.99 who would not be on regular service but for the train up tomorrow morning.

we have 190 people who would otherwise be clogging up the approach roads and carparks in Dublin

and we have 190 people who might actually be impressed by the comfort and efficiency of the service and whomight think of using it again !

17-08-2012, 21:50	#3
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	My mistake but any fare reduction will make the service operate at a loss. Last edited by Jamie2k9 : 17-08-2012 at 21:58.

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Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Ones that are not subsidized should make a profit If a loss is made that loss is paid for by you and me __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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18-08-2012, 08:40	#4
Sealink Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 84	Should all rail services be profitable?

18-08-2012, 11:31	#6
Inniskeen Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 951	Surely a subsidy is similarly paid by you and me !

18-08-2012, 11:45	#7
jacko Regular Poster Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 137	we also have 190 people returning and paying €9.99 who would not be on regular service but for the train up tomorrow morning. we have 190 people who would otherwise be clogging up the approach roads and carparks in Dublin and we have 190 people who might actually be impressed by the comfort and efficiency of the service and whomight think of using it again !