Rail Users Ireland Forum

Go Back   Rail Users Ireland Forum > Irish Rail Customer Service Issues > Intercity and Regional > Dublin Waterford
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Unread 09-01-2012, 20:36   #1
2200DMU
Regular Poster
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 66
Default Line Speeds

Is it possible to get a complete breakdown of the line speed between Waterford - Heuston.

Permanent Speed Restrictions - why don't Irish Rail fix the problem instead of haveing permanent Speed Restrictions. Are they just a quick fix instead of actually spending money on fixing the line.

On another note, many people in the South East say any increase in fares on the line will lead to a further decline in Passengers.
2200DMU is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-01-2012, 20:45   #2
Mark Gleeson
Technical Officer
 
Mark Gleeson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Coach C, Seat 33
Posts: 12,669
Default

If you have a legitimate need for the line speeds you can ask Irish Rail and they will quite happily give you a copy of the latest numbers.

Despite the scare stories, Irish Rail's passengers numbers are actually holding firm at a time where Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann are in serious trouble. Numbers in 2010 were close to 2 million above the target agreed with the NTA, Irish Rail is still ahead of 2005 numbers while Dublin Bus is back to 2001 ish era

Rosslare, Westport and to a lesser degree Sligo are doing quite well. Western Rail Corridor on the other hand is a mess
Mark Gleeson is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-01-2012, 21:10   #3
ACustomer
Really Regular Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 767
Default

I think that the Network Statement agreed with the NTA (?) gives a lot of detail, including line speeds and permanent restrictions en route. Don't have a link to hand unfortunately, but I've seen it online somewhere.
ACustomer is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-01-2012, 21:13   #4
Kilocharlie
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 395
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson View Post
If you have a legitimate need for the line speeds you can ask Irish Rail and they will quite happily give you a copy of the latest numbers.

Despite the scare stories, Irish Rail's passengers numbers are actually holding firm at a time where Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann are in serious trouble. Numbers in 2010 were close to 2 million above the target agreed with the NTA, Irish Rail is still ahead of 2005 numbers while Dublin Bus is back to 2001 ish era

Rosslare, Westport and to a lesser degree Sligo are doing quite well. Western Rail Corridor on the other hand is a mess
Over the past few months, there has been a noticeable increase in loadings on some trains. For example the 0600 from Waterford and 0515 from Westport. In the past there was no problem getting a seat but now these trains, especially the 3-car Westport (should really be 6-car), are quite full from Kildare/Newbridge.
Kilocharlie is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 10-01-2012, 14:51   #5
Inniskeen
Really Regular Poster
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 951
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson View Post
If you have a legitimate need for the line speeds you can ask Irish Rail and they will quite happily give you a copy of the latest numbers.

Despite the scare stories, Irish Rail's passengers numbers are actually holding firm at a time where Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann are in serious trouble. Numbers in 2010 were close to 2 million above the target agreed with the NTA, Irish Rail is still ahead of 2005 numbers while Dublin Bus is back to 2001 ish era

Rosslare, Westport and to a lesser degree Sligo are doing quite well. Western Rail Corridor on the other hand is a mess
Hope your right about the numbers - what is visible on the ground suggests that patronage on most services are struggling severely. Don't see anthing growing at present. Many services, including DART and Dublin suburban, appear to be anything between 30% and 50% down on a few years ago.
Inniskeen is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 10-01-2012, 17:14   #6
ACustomer
Really Regular Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 767
Default

To follow up my earlier post and to reply the the original point made about permanent speed restrictions. First the link to the Network statement (which is very informative): https://irishrail.ie/upload/IE_Netwo...ement_2011.pdf

Second: if you take the Waterford line, the overall line maximum is 80mph. The permanent restrictions are largely due to curvature and are not really capable of being changed all that much, e.g. 30mph through Carlow; 60 and 50 mph at the main junction at Lavistown (depending on route); 50 through Thomastown and 70 in places between Thomastown and Waterford. There are also limits on the approaches to Carlow, Kilkenny and Waterford for safety reasons (it is not considered wise to go from 80 to 30 in one go).
ACustomer is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 10-01-2012, 18:04   #7
2200DMU
Regular Poster
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 66
Default

Quote:
60 and 50 mph at the main junction at Lavistown (depending on route);
Its down to 25 inbound and outbound at the junction for trains to/from Waterford at Lavistown and less than 50 for Dublin side.

Quote:
(it is not considered wise to go from 80 to 30 in one go).
If so why does it drop from 70-80 miles to 25 all of a sudden approching the Lavistown J from Thomastwon side and many times the driver can't get the train down to 25 in time as ends up going way faster over the junction. The 25mph sign is seconds before the juction and you would think that somebody pulled the emergency brake.
2200DMU is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 10-01-2012, 19:21   #8
jacko
Regular Poster
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 137
Default

anecdotal evidence is that the Cork commuter line numbers are up significantly
jacko is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 23:02.


Powered by vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.