Last week I returned from Britain via Fishguard - Rosslare. The 2-car Sprinter (which takes over from the ex London High Speed Train at Cardiff Central) had circa 65 passengers the whole way to Fishguard. There were even standees in my carriage. The catering trolley did a roaring trade. The train belted along flat out for virtually the whole journey, apart from the final few miles into Fishguard where there is a lower limit (55mph to my knowledge).
Virtually all of the 65 then proceeded to embark on the ferry for the sailing to Rosslare. Needless to say nobody had the privilege (or dare I say right) to continue their journey by rail in Ireland as the 1755hrs. train scurried away just as the ship was approaching the berth.
And the latest station usage figures show that Fishguard Harbour has recorded an outstanding 60% growth.
The low figures at Rosslare are clearly a direct product of the general lack of co-ordination.
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