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Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 28-02-2015, 22:22
Replies: 6
Views: 5,534
Posted By m3parkway
Duleek is located on the Navan branch line which...

Duleek is located on the Navan branch line which splits off the main line before Drogheda station it would not be served by Dundalk services. Very unlikely to reopen. ...
Forum: Commuter Services 28-06-2014, 10:18
Replies: 2
Views: 6,206
Posted By m3parkway
Journey Times on Maynooth line

I was travelling on the Maynooth line this week and was shocked by the poor journey times. From Connolly to M3 Parkway the train never went faster than 45 mph. Despite the 29000 class 75 mph top...
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 26-06-2014, 16:18
Replies: 9
Views: 34,342
Posted By m3parkway
Thumbs down Today on a 29000 service no announcement was made...

Today on a 29000 service no announcement was made for Hansfeild, from Clonsilla the announcement said 'Next station Dunboyne'. Also noted in Connolly the station announcement did not list Navan Road...
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 21-05-2014, 17:07
Replies: 2
Views: 4,033
Posted By m3parkway
I think they are connected it just unused. They...

I think they are connected it just unused. They are able to play the official delayment announcements fine. http://youtu.be/tFHUJk1afps?t=10s
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 21-05-2014, 15:51
Replies: 2
Views: 4,033
Posted By m3parkway
Station announcements

Does Irish Rail ever plan to have proper automated announcements in stations. The existing system voiced by Michael Colwyn - seen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=subDvB3LPSA has not be made...
Forum: Dublin Sligo 03-05-2014, 17:58
Replies: 14
Views: 78,999
Posted By m3parkway
I why Irish Rail have timetabled such long wait...

I why Irish Rail have timetabled such long wait times. Especially on the Maynooth and Dart lines where the drivers decelerate far to early. Is this to save money on breaking equipment?
In most other...
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 26-02-2014, 18:11
Replies: 29
Views: 77,847
Posted By m3parkway
The seats have already been changed to a more...

The seats have already been changed to a more green colour to match.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEbkE5DCIAAzJgs.jpg:large
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 25-02-2014, 20:50
Replies: 29
Views: 77,847
Posted By m3parkway
There is a new livery planned once the overhaul...

There is a new livery planned once the overhaul is complete. A mk3 coach was painted in Inchicore with the new livery as a test. Solid green colour with white doors....
Forum: All stops to Thurles 08-07-2013, 10:39
Replies: 14
Views: 64,993
Posted By m3parkway
Can any of our trains go 125 mph? It would...

Can any of our trains go 125 mph? It would probably mean buying new locomotives for the mk4 cork trains. As far as I know the ICRS were built to go 100, perhaps they can travel faster.
Forum: Commuter Services 23-04-2013, 16:35
Replies: 52
Views: 37,548
Posted By m3parkway
What about Hazelhatch? Its TMV's are locked...

What about Hazelhatch? Its TMV's are locked inside the building. Only the leap card / smartcard validators are available when there are no staff. Also the shutters on the elevators are closed when...
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 12-01-2013, 23:23
Replies: 10
Views: 7,679
Posted By m3parkway
Does this mean the Dart and Commuter 'wavy' logos...

Does this mean the Dart and Commuter 'wavy' logos will also be replaced?
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 29-11-2012, 17:33
Replies: 177
Views: 115,441
Posted By m3parkway
Great to see more use of the Kildare Route...

Great to see more use of the Kildare Route project infrastructure. 11 over takings heading out of Heuston between Commuter services to Portlaoise/Newbridge and Intercity services to Galway, Limerick...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 01-09-2012, 18:48
Replies: 8
Views: 60,074
Posted By m3parkway
Rotem designed the trains to reach speeds of...

Rotem designed the trains to reach speeds of 100mph this doesn't mean once the trains hits 100 it will stop accelerating, I imagine the trains can reach higher speeds up to 110mph if not more,...
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 08-03-2012, 13:06
Replies: 15
Views: 8,618
Posted By m3parkway
Last year, almost all Newbridge services were...

Last year, almost all Newbridge services were operated by 6 car premier sets.
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 20-02-2012, 20:58
Replies: 12
Views: 8,036
Posted By m3parkway
Do the signs not comply since the Irish place...

Do the signs not comply since the Irish place name text is too small.
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 20-02-2012, 17:03
Replies: 12
Views: 8,036
Posted By m3parkway
Even Broombridge has the blue signs. You have to...

Even Broombridge has the blue signs. You have to laugh at the fact only 1 sign was made for each platform and they are 15 foot up the street lamps to prevent graffiti. Still at least they are...
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 24-11-2011, 17:15
Replies: 29
Views: 51,780
Posted By m3parkway
What about Broombridge :D Surprisingly it doesn't...

What about Broombridge :D Surprisingly it doesn't seem to be vandalized anymore. All the graffiti was painted over a while back and has not been re-sprayed yet. Defiantly needs new station signs and...
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 24-08-2011, 10:08
Replies: 16
Views: 37,896
Posted By m3parkway
How about Ashbrook and Phoenix Park, like...

How about Ashbrook and Phoenix Park, like Hazelhatch and Celbridge. The local area displayed first. Or they could name it Phoenix Park Racecourse.
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 18-07-2011, 17:17
Replies: 16
Views: 10,784
Posted By m3parkway
Have automated announcements or interior LED...

Have automated announcements or interior LED signs ever been used in the 2800 class.
Forum: All stops to Thurles 19-06-2011, 10:33
Replies: 8
Views: 24,921
Posted By m3parkway
The Cork service didn't overtake at Sallins since...

The Cork service didn't overtake at Sallins since there was a train passing at the time on the Dublin line. I was on the Newbridge service and within about 2 minutes of arriving at Newbridge the Cork...
Forum: All stops to Thurles 18-06-2011, 20:32
Replies: 8
Views: 24,921
Posted By m3parkway
Unhappy Todays 1900 Heuston/Cork didn't overtake the 1855...

Todays 1900 Heuston/Cork didn't overtake the 1855 Heuston/Newbridge
Forum: All stops to Thurles 09-06-2011, 14:42
Replies: 8
Views: 24,921
Posted By m3parkway
Question Overtaking on Hazelhatch to Parkwest 4 track.

I was just wondering if anyone knows when or if overtaking occurs on this 4 track section between Hazelhatch and Parkwest since the new timetable was introduced. I'm have only seen it happen two...
Forum: Commuter Services 04-06-2011, 09:38
Replies: 6
Views: 6,731
Posted By m3parkway
It's misleading that the blue commuter lines have...

It's misleading that the blue commuter lines have arrows pointing further at their terminus's. It suggests Commuter trains travel all the way to Sligo, Belfast and every other intercity destination.
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 03-06-2011, 21:27
Replies: 30
Views: 23,327
Posted By m3parkway
There has to be some kind of access to the...

There has to be some kind of access to the station, how did the construction workers get access, they could just have pedestrian access via a gravel path until the road and car park are finished.
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