This situation is different since there is no obligation on Irish Rail to close to line, the developers have to pay Irish Rail hard currency to cover for the loss, thus it is not unreasonable that Irish Rail spread a portion of this cash out to the effected passengers
The problem with Lansdowne is the level crossing, the design of the new stadium will permit the crossing to be closed throughout any event as pedestrian access will be maintained. This means the end to the massive delays of the past while thousands filed over the crossing delaying trains
The new west stand will no longer be over the DART line which will make life much simpler in the future
|