Last train to Cork always had been 9pm. It now gets in a lot earlier since its a 100mph train it was until very recently only good for 75mph
Its very quiet once you get beyond Port Loais.
Drivers used to stay overnight it what was known in the jargon as a basket job, that means you got to stump the cash to provide board and also assumes the driver will drive out again the following morning, there are minimum rest times etc.
Moderning thinking doesn't like this work practice its considered less disruptive and safer for drivers to get home each night, also issues with family etc
As I have pointed out the problem is solvable for no cost, we are looking into details now and its interesting
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