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One section is 80 (1/4 mile), 100 (1 1/4 mile), 80 (1/2 mile), 100 (1 1/2 mile), 80 (1/2 mile), 100 (3/4 mile). That is over around 6 miles.....there is one section of about 5 miles (no crossing) and you can do 100, that's about the only time most drivers even bother. It will never be possible to get rid of such crossings so are we going be left with a network capped at max of 80 on all routes (outside Cork, no such crossings) because of such crossings. I get the safety aspect but surly procedure review with owners could minimize risks of higher speeds for the most part. |
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Just remember that the 630 ex limerick splits in two at nenagh, one car trundles along to Ballybrophy to arrive at around twenty to nine (one crew) the other (with another crew) trundles back to limerick to get in at 8.45 - a time which is perfectly useless to many people as Colbert station is not exactly in the city centre for commuters - not that this matters one jot because the return train leaves before 5pm!!!! it is a terrible joke of a timetable - one which is made for the convinence of Irish Rail not you and I. What do the crew from that 8.40 arrival do in Ballybrophy for the hour and a half the train sits around waiting for the passengers coming off the Dublin train at 10.05? Are there beds in the station for them? the evening train leaves colbert at five to five to connect with the 6pm ex Heuston - no other reason. I've done that connection. Myself and usually three others. So, how many potential customers are they ignoring by having that train leave at 530 instead for example and going for the 7pm ex Heuston instead (or, shock horror, ignoring the bloody connection altogether?) We have long believed at this line exists solely to be closed - it is the classic low hanging fruit scenario. Given that we have presented the alternative running (as outlined in a previous post of mine above) to IE and the DoT which would actually bring passengers (maybe not many but more than there is now) onto the line and nothing has happened you can make your own conclusions. |
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![]() A few weeks ago (just after my last post on this thread in fact) I did a Dublin to Ennis (via Athenry) to Dublin (via Limerick Junction) loop because the booking engine allowed me to. I would have preferred to have come back via the Nenagh line, but the booking engine did not allow this, because presumably it assumed my travel motivation was speed. It wasn't.
The WRC was busier than I expected - I accept they were only 2 carriage trains, but some were full. I would be very surprised if they closed this line. You do get the feeling that some lines are being driven into the ground (like the Nenagh line) and pulling back Rosslare Europort station away from the port, yet ironically the port is owned by CIE (and it's not the most inspiring of ports). There's nothing wrong with charging less for a longer service, like Dublin to Limerick via Nenagh - some people will want to use it because of the price, and some people will want to use it because they want to use the line. But if you don't offer it, no-one can use it. There's something to be said for a bit of private sector involvement here to innovate. It is a shame your attempts to share ways to improve the Nenagh line fell on deaf ears. They probably hadn't paid you enough to value your suggestions. |
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![]() i have heard a rumour of an odd event on the nenagh line this morning - that the train to brophy was severely overcrowded (and that 80 got on at cloughjordan...)
apparently the 16.55 ex limerick will be a 3car ICR to cater for the return. this is all lovely, if true, but you need more than a one off stunt to get things going. |
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![]() Or at least you need to time your stunt to coincide with the rail census...
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![]() I noticed the price has gone up since the new Irish rail website was rolled out.
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![]() Nenagh railway station has been added as a GoCar (rental) location.
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![]() Limerick - Nenagh - Ballybrophy Level Crossings
KILONAN SIGNAL BOX XN184 Scart Public Rd (CX) XN177 Annacotty Public Rd (CX) XN174 Clyduff Public Rd. (CX) XN170 Richill Public Rd. (CCTV) XN168 Lisnagry (CX) XN167 Reilly Mrs./Kiely E./Enright D XN166 Quinn S. XN165 Lisnagry Automatic (HB4-1995) XN164 Sallymount Public Rd (CX) XN163 Stradbally Public Rd. (CX) CASTLECONNELL Station XN160 Castleconnell Public Rd (CX) XN159 Spa Public Rd. (CX) XN152 Coolready (U) (CCTV monitored) XN141 Birdhill (U) XN139 Francis Ryan BIRDHILL Station XN131 Cappanakeady (U) XN125 Cappadine (U) XN122 Ballinteenoe (U) XZ003 Silvermines XN095 Quill D. NENAGH Station XN072 Flaherty T. CLOUGHJORDAN Station XN057 Cavanagh T. XN052 Cooraclaven Public Rd (A) XN044 Cleary J. XN043 Clonlisk No1 (U) XN036 Bergin J./Brochick J./Kennedy N XN035 Bergin S./Bergin J. Clonbrennan ROSCREA Station XN022 Ashberry Public Rd (A) XN012 Quakers Rd Public Rd (A) XN006 Bergin K./Kelly J./Fitzpatrick (U) BALLYBROPHY Station |
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![]() I think that list of level crossings listed between the stations really illuminates the extent of the problem on the Western half of the line.
What I would love to see considered is that the section between Nenagh and Limerick be closed temporarily while those level crossings are upgraded. The Nenagh to Ballybrophy section isnt that bad. The speeds could be increased on that section relatively easily. 8 CX level crossings. Obviously it would have to be reviewed on a gate by gate basis but automating some of them and bridging some of them would be the major works this line needs to become a viable line. Close the section from Nenagh to Limerick while those works are being carried out. Would be great if it could be considered. Any green party members reading this pass on the suggestion to Eamon Ryan :-) |
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I see a lot of comments about the dreadful state of the line. Will CWR relaying have helped at all? I know the major issues still exist but making any positive changes is surely a good thing and could lead to more good news for the line. |
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![]() Dear Friends, I just created the petition: Upgrade and Invest in the Limerick – Nenagh – Ballybrophy Railway Line. It would mean a lot to me if you took a moment to add your name because: The Limerick - Nenagh - Ballybrophy Railway is a vital piece of national rail infrastructure but it is in desperate need of upgrade and investment. Public transport throughout the Midwest region is not good enough. I would hope people throughout the Midwest and supporters of the rail network throughout Ireland would support our campaign. Our requests are not unreasonable, they are modest practical requests that would massively improve the services available on the line. Your support would be greatly appreciated. https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/upgra...y-railway-line Real change happens when everyday people like you and I come together and stand up for what we believe in. Together we can reach lots of people and help create change around this important issue. After you've signed the petition, could you also take a moment to share it with others? It's really easy – all you need to do is forward this email. Thank you!
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