Forum: Dublin Belfast
02-04-2008, 07:22
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Replies: 40
Views: 67,984
BBC Report
The report on the BBC was good as it has brought to light the large amount of 'failures' which occur with the rail stock. However it mentions that the diesel engines are 15 years old and the rail...
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Forum: Dublin Limerick
17-02-2008, 21:53
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Replies: 37
Views: 74,526
22 K's and catering?
I was on the 14.15 from Limerick to Dublin last week. It was my first time on the new 22k's and was very impressed with the ride and the standard of carriage. I did not notice any difference in ride...
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Forum: Dublin Sligo
04-01-2008, 09:20
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Replies: 166
Views: 364,277
capicity of new 22k rail cars
I think that IE ordered too many 3 car sets and too few 6 car sets.
I know the idea was to run shorter more frequent trains, however the very attraction of traveling by train is comfort and the...
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Forum: DART
17-12-2007, 20:49
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Replies: 7
Views: 19,365
Delays
I heard that the fire brigade were called to a train at Clonsilla at approx 10.30 am with reports of smoke issuing from beneath the train. Might explain some of the delays on the Maynooth Line !
Was...
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Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion
28-10-2007, 09:09
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,468
remember
Connolly was extensively refurbished about 7 years ago.
Looking at it recently, it is the dirtiest railway station in Dublin. The Grey tiles seem to pick up all the dirt.
The main entrance of...
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Forum: Dublin Cork
04-09-2007, 21:07
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Replies: 12
Views: 17,458
London Paris - Dublin Cork
In fairness, the London - Paris has a huge catchment area so can justify the capital cost associated with building same, even then its operating at an overall loss, The total cost of the Channel...
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Forum: Events, Happenings and Media
21-08-2007, 19:35
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,644
Cork Kent
While I agree that the station in its current guise the station is not very passenger friendly, the building itself is a fine example of the 19th railway station. While I fully expect that the...
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Forum: Events, Happenings and Media
21-08-2007, 08:13
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,644
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Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion
22-07-2007, 07:59
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,445
Hi
If your interested in getting info on train...
Hi
If your interested in getting info on train enthusiasts in Ireland, check Irish Railway News (http://groups.msn.com/IrishRailwayNews/).
You would probably get info on the best places to take...
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Forum: Dublin Cork
08-07-2007, 20:48
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Replies: 9
Views: 16,460
CDE First Thoughts!
Used the CDE for the first time this weekend!
Went 1st class on Friday on the 12:00 service. Thought it was good if not a bit expensive for what you get. The coach was clean and yes the seat...
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Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion
08-07-2007, 18:12
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,848
16 Euro
Hi
In the end I paid 16 Euro from 11:40am on Fri to 18:30 Sunday.
This is a special weekend rate which is ok .
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Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion
05-07-2007, 22:03
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,848
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Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion
05-07-2007, 20:17
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,848
Parking Heuston
I am going to Cork for the weekend on the CDE this weekend. Am I better off getting a taxi or can or is parking available at Heuston (and at what cost)?
Can not find anything on the IE Website!
Any...
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Forum: Dublin Belfast
28-05-2007, 07:14
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Replies: 3
Views: 53,945
End of DBE
IE and Translink should seriously consider getting rid of the DBE 9X series of railway stock. They should be replaced by refurbished MKIII's! Could also increase no. of trains per day plus...
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Forum: Commuter Services
13-04-2007, 09:59
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,962
Why?
Why is the new exit / entrance open for such periods of time? makes no sense
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Forum: Rail Users Ireland Canteen
01-04-2007, 08:19
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,693
Rail TV
Heathrow Express has BBC World News every few mins or so! Not bad for a 15 mins journey. Pricey though!
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Forum: Intercity and Regional
17-02-2007, 09:08
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,141
Save the Mark III's
Was on a Mark III recently for the first time in a while recently. Was very impressed with the ride quality however the interiors are begining to look a little tatty.
I would love to see IE...
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