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Unread 14-08-2014, 22:54   #9
Inniskeen
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The 0640 from Limerick was also late (12 minutes) this morning (Thursday) but went ahead of the 0810 Portlaoise local on this occasion. As on Wednesday the Portlaoise local was on time at Heuston despite departing 8 minutes late.

The 0810 from Portlaoise is one of so many Irish Rail services which run to such undemanding schedules that a delay of 10 to 15 minutes in starting is of little consequence in terms of a punctual arrival. Allowing the Limerick service ahead today meant that train arrived 9 minutes earlier than Wednesday without impacting on the arrival time of the Portlaoise train at Heuston.

Another relevant factor is the relative loads of the two trains. On this basis the Limerick train is the undoubted winner with an expected load of about 200 passengers at Heuston. The 0810 from Portlaoise loads nothing like 400 passengers, about 60 to 80 at Heuston might be expected.

Last edited by Inniskeen : 15-08-2014 at 08:27.
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