Proposals for extra train services in North Tipperary...

[doherty jack]

the north tipperary line has been deprived for decades of a decent timetable ,closure of goods in 2002 (roscrea & nenagh)track conditions gradually deteriorate over many years being left with long sections of 25mph and 30mph running and stations being left with paint flaking off the buildings ,uncorfortable conditions and the need to change at ballybrophy the whole , being left with long connection peroids ,and finally the people of the towns and villages and their surrounding areas in north tipperary have been given decent service across their line , and the choice is theres "USE IT OR LOSE IT" locals are delighted with their new service ,hopefully this will reflect in patronage , in the coming months ....

[Colm Moore]

Originally Posted by doherty jack

the north tipperary line has been deprived for decades of a decent timetable ,closure of goods in 2002 (roscrea & nenagh)track conditions gradually deteriorate over many years being left with long sections of 25mph and 30mph running and stations being left with paint flaking off the buildings ,uncorfortable conditions and the need to change at ballybrophy the whole , being left with long connection peroids

Many people had such conditions.

Originally Posted by doherty jack

closure of goods

This is something that the railway has little control over.

[doherty jack]

This is something that the railway has little control over.

well they didnt encourage it ,instead of trees growing on the cement line in limerick ,trains should be on it!!

[dowlingm]

IE gets no money for rail freight. They have no mandate to use passenger subsidy or fares to haul freight. That's the reality.

[Mark Gleeson]

Originally Posted by dowlingm

IE gets no money for rail freight. They have no mandate to use passenger subsidy or fares to haul freight. That's the reality.

Its illegal under EU law to do so anyway

[Destructix]

This is North Tipperary though Mark anything is possible. Casinos in fields, Cycle tracks. Unprofitable train services. Yet they can't roll out bus services in Thurles or Templemore or have a much needed rail connection to the towns of Tipperary, Cahir, Clonmel and Carrick .