Timing Statistics

James Howard · 09-11-2009, 19:35

I commute from Edgeworthstown and noticed today that the stats for the Sligo line are showing 85% on-time for the last 6 weeks or so.

This is complete fantasy. Over the last six weeks, I could count on the fingers of one hand the number of times I have been less than 15 minutes late on an evening train. What I would give for 85% on-time! It seems to me that peak-time on-time would be a more realistic figure anyway.

Apart from the last two weeks' bridge replacement, does anyone know what is going on with Sligo/Longford evening commuter services. It doesn't feel like there is much of a leaf-slip issue between Connolly and Edgeworthstown.

Mark Gleeson · 09-11-2009, 20:34

We actually are working on getting the arrival times of all trains on the Sligo line into Dublin to perform an independent evaluation of the on time performance. Initial results suggest Irish Rail's numbers to be generous at best. Irish Rail deny any failings in their numbers. Numbers were pretty bad during the bridge works.

We don't have the ability to record arrivals in Longford or Sligo (yet), keep a log and let us know so we can add the data to our own.

The posters claim the results are audited, but Irish Rail don't actual have a 3rd party audit them, that happens months later by the department of transport.

Good news of sorts is under EU law coming in December, monthly and annual ticket holders are entitled to a refund/discount for consistent performance failures. We just need to prove the poor performance.

Have a read of this to see the kind of underhand tactics that are employed http://www.railusers.ie/news/news.ph...009&no=13.html

Trampas · 09-11-2009, 21:22

would have liked to see if the 6.43 Enfield - Pearse was classified as on time today.

As we sat in Connolly till at least 7.50 waiting on the new driver to arrive.

We were there for a good 5 mins waiting on the driver.

When he did he was strolling up the platform like he was in no rush.

drumcondra commuter · 10-11-2009, 09:06

Not sure if this is relevant but the commuter to Maynooth trains have been bang on time this last week.

DangerM · 10-11-2009, 15:59

Gorey trains have been late a good few times recently, especially the 16:40 from Connolly to Gorey, this is usually running between 10 and 15 minutes late

Mark Gleeson · 10-11-2009, 16:06

Email in specific details, date,time,location and the train details and we can add it into the database. We have everything into Connolly covered currently

09-11-2009, 19:35	#1
James Howard Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sligo Line Posts: 1,115	Timing Statistics I commute from Edgeworthstown and noticed today that the stats for the Sligo line are showing 85% on-time for the last 6 weeks or so. This is complete fantasy. Over the last six weeks, I could count on the fingers of one hand the number of times I have been less than 15 minutes late on an evening train. What I would give for 85% on-time! It seems to me that peak-time on-time would be a more realistic figure anyway. Apart from the last two weeks' bridge replacement, does anyone know what is going on with Sligo/Longford evening commuter services. It doesn't feel like there is much of a leaf-slip issue between Connolly and Edgeworthstown.

09-11-2009, 20:34	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	We actually are working on getting the arrival times of all trains on the Sligo line into Dublin to perform an independent evaluation of the on time performance. Initial results suggest Irish Rail's numbers to be generous at best. Irish Rail deny any failings in their numbers. Numbers were pretty bad during the bridge works. We don't have the ability to record arrivals in Longford or Sligo (yet), keep a log and let us know so we can add the data to our own. The posters claim the results are audited, but Irish Rail don't actual have a 3rd party audit them, that happens months later by the department of transport. Good news of sorts is under EU law coming in December, monthly and annual ticket holders are entitled to a refund/discount for consistent performance failures. We just need to prove the poor performance. Have a read of this to see the kind of underhand tactics that are employed http://www.railusers.ie/news/news.ph...009&no=13.html __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 09-11-2009 at 20:54.

10-11-2009, 16:06	#6
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Email in specific details, date,time,location and the train details and we can add it into the database. We have everything into Connolly covered currently __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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09-11-2009, 21:22	#3
Trampas Really Regular Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 242	would have liked to see if the 6.43 Enfield - Pearse was classified as on time today. As we sat in Connolly till at least 7.50 waiting on the new driver to arrive. We were there for a good 5 mins waiting on the driver. When he did he was strolling up the platform like he was in no rush.

10-11-2009, 09:06	#4
drumcondra commuter Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Posts: 121	Not sure if this is relevant but the commuter to Maynooth trains have been bang on time this last week.

10-11-2009, 15:59	#5
DangerM Regular Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wicklow Posts: 92	Gorey trains have been late a good few times recently, especially the 16:40 from Connolly to Gorey, this is usually running between 10 and 15 minutes late