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Jamie is it not the case that you still have to go through the goods yard to reach the main platform at Waterford ? The main platform will not be brought back into use until points are provided to allow trains approach as at present via the passenger running line and then divert to main platform close to the station.
Waterford West is not currently being used for signalling purposes and it is extremely unlikely that there will be two operational signal boxes in the future. Given the very simple layout planned for the future, it is likely that the entire operation in Waterford will be transferred to CTC in a few years with an emergency control facility somewhere in the station, perhaps in Waterford West.
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Correct about access but if it was a case of waiting for a set of points to re connect the main platform then why spend money on extending a platform which is taking months if they expect to reopen the main platform. Something doesn't quiet add up. A set of points cant be more expensive than extending a platform? We have spent 15 months waiting a few more wouldn't made much difference!
Not saying the extended platform wont be useful if the main re opens for operations to.
Didn't notice West was no longer in use guess that explains Central re opening. I agree about CTC transfer however that wont be until Limerick J is closed or upgraded as thats locally controlled between Waterford/Carrick I believe.