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Mark Gleeson · 22-06-2006, 10:34

Needless to say we have a rough idea how much a train costs (and its only got 4 digits in it) and we know Aiken are pocketing some cash just don't know how much, if people vote with there feet they could end up seriously in the red but its too late to organise

Note Irish Rail do not charge more for such trains, the 00:30 to Cork ran three days in a row two weeks back the fare was within +/- €5 euro of normal, normally a lower fare is charged (I think it was €54 in this case which is less than the normal return)

Problem is since Aiken hired the train Irish Rail don't have another train set to put on (Munster Final following day) and Aiken got one of the only free slots.

Also as we understand the vast bulk of trainsets based in Heuston seat at least 350-360 some up to 525 so 300 is understating the situation

22-06-2006, 10:34	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Needless to say we have a rough idea how much a train costs (and its only got 4 digits in it) and we know Aiken are pocketing some cash just don't know how much, if people vote with there feet they could end up seriously in the red but its too late to organise Note Irish Rail do not charge more for such trains, the 00:30 to Cork ran three days in a row two weeks back the fare was within +/- €5 euro of normal, normally a lower fare is charged (I think it was €54 in this case which is less than the normal return) Problem is since Aiken hired the train Irish Rail don't have another train set to put on (Munster Final following day) and Aiken got one of the only free slots. Also as we understand the vast bulk of trainsets based in Heuston seat at least 350-360 some up to 525 so 300 is understating the situation Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 22-06-2006 at 11:34.