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Unread 08-06-2010, 08:59   #266
Mark Gleeson
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17:05 Dublin Templemore 4/6/2010
  • Train was facing the wrong way around, so first class was at the country end instead of the Dublin end which led to confusion as to which coaches where which.
  • Seat reservation system was working, no staff seen to assist passengers
  • Ticket checker seemed to be very confused, wearing the 2007 uniform shirt with the 1997 tie, our course the tie was hanging off. No name badge.
  • Catering trolley ran out of tea/coffee and sandwiches before it got half way through coach C and disappeared.
  • CIS/PIS systems appeared to be working correctly


15:48 Thurles Dublin 6/6/2010
  • Thurles TVM was not excepting coins or notes, otherwise Thurles station was in excellent condition
  • Train as usual rolled out of Thurles 10 minutes late but then managed to roll into Heuston 11 minutes early, 71 minutes vs 92 scheduled and that was with several speed restrictions and a slow approach to Dublin from Clondalkin inwards. Makes a mockery of the so call punctuality stats, still 1 in 10 trains are more than 10 minutes late. 71 minutes is 73mph/117 kph average which is bordering on acceptable by international standards
  • Train host, female, Cork, with dyed hair sat it out in coach A or B the whole way from Thurles to Dublin, didn't see her until we arrived Heuston. No name badge either.
  • Seat reservation system was working, but seating seemed to be a free for all, as usual someone was occupying my seat.
  • No catering trolley seen.
  • As usual we got the Mk4 rock back forwards left right routine.

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