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Unread 17-01-2007, 23:22   #1
seamus kilcock
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Default [17-1-2007] 17.35hrs Limerick to Heuston

IR states - 'A replacement locomotive is operating the 17.35hrs Limerick to Heuston, and the train is running 2 hours 40 minutes late'.
There was a locomotive fault in the vicinity of Thurles.

This resulted in delays to several Heuston/Cork/Heuston services as far as I know - perhaps someone with precise info can update this?

So much for those who advocate locomotive hauled trains!!!

At least with DMU's if an engine fails the train does NOT come to a halt.

Roll on the Inter City DMU's for more reliable services.
This is what the paying customer wants.

However if IR had, what are now, spare 071's in locations like Lim Jctn to cover breakdowns a delay of 2hrs 40mins would not have happened.

Even a light engine from Inchicore to Thurles takes less than 1hr 25mins!!!!
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