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Oisin88 · 11-12-2006, 17:01

Haven't seen this in a while, but, especially students, tend to get up at about Clondalkin and rush to the front carriage of the train. When it parks in Heuston there is a stampede for the taxis. It seems to have died down since the luas came.

The other side of the coin was that if you were in a genuine hurry (can happen) the older people in the carriage tend to get up first and form a queue to go out the door. Then they all have luggage stowed at the end, which does require a significant amount of fumbling. Then if it is a swing door train they mooch around trying to find out how to open it.

A bit more frustrating than the runners.

Then there is the strategic, try to get to the door nearest the stairs/exit. In Tullamore where there are sometimes only 1-2 taxi waiting, this can be very important if you want to get to work without getting wet!

11-12-2006, 17:01	#14
Oisin88 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 608	Runners on the Intercity!! Haven't seen this in a while, but, especially students, tend to get up at about Clondalkin and rush to the front carriage of the train. When it parks in Heuston there is a stampede for the taxis. It seems to have died down since the luas came. The other side of the coin was that if you were in a genuine hurry (can happen) the older people in the carriage tend to get up first and form a queue to go out the door. Then they all have luggage stowed at the end, which does require a significant amount of fumbling. Then if it is a swing door train they mooch around trying to find out how to open it. A bit more frustrating than the runners. Then there is the strategic, try to get to the door nearest the stairs/exit. In Tullamore where there are sometimes only 1-2 taxi waiting, this can be very important if you want to get to work without getting wet!