Carlsberg Don't Do Commutes, But if They Did...

chipper · 07-03-2008, 13:51

Something odd happened yesterday. In fact 6 March 2008 should be marked and commemorated by commuters for years to come. The reason? The 06:46from Drogheda arrived in Pearse on time at 07:56. I think it might have even been a few seconds early. This one event on its own is pretty astounding but there was more to come! My return journey on the 16:16 from Pearse arrived in Drogheda on time! This is a truly remarkable pair of events because I have been getting those trains for a few years now and they are never on time, never mind both in the same day.

OK, so it still took 70 minutes for the morning train which, in my opinion, is a scandalously long time for the distance involved but I will always give credit where it is due so well done Irish Rail for meeting the timetable.

Oh, by the way, this morning's train was on time again - 30 seconds early! I am still in shock.

Mark Hennessy · 07-03-2008, 13:56

Wow, interesting.
I have similar tales of punctuality to report.

My train the last two mornings (06:58 from Maynooth) has been bang on time also.

This mornings 07:58 from Maynooth was also on time arriving into Tara st.

I wonder what is going on?

Coolmine99 · 07-03-2008, 14:00

OK, while we're on a roll. The 18.17 ex-Coolmine also left on time, as if to celebrate this, the lovely IR annoucner also let us know the "train arraving on Platform 1 was the 18.17 service to Bray".

. An the train wasn't that packed...What's going on?

But the morning wouldn't be the same without a customary wait outside Connolly, which we still managed.

ThomasJ · 07-03-2008, 14:13

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Originally Posted by Coolmine99

OK, while we're on a roll. The 18.17 ex-Coolmine also left on time, as if to celebrate this, the lovely IR annoucner also let us know the "train arraving on Platform 1 was the 18.17 service to Bray".

. An the train wasn't that packed...What's going on?

But the morning wouldn't be the same without a customary wait outside Connolly, which we still managed.

That has to be a carlsberg ad. There isn't an 18:17 Coolmine Bray unless you are talking about the 18:11 Coolmine Rosslare Europort

Colm Moore · 07-03-2008, 17:34

The Germans have taken over!

07-03-2008, 13:51	#1
chipper Regular Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39	Carlsberg Don't Do Commutes, But if They Did... Something odd happened yesterday. In fact 6 March 2008 should be marked and commemorated by commuters for years to come. The reason? The 06:46from Drogheda arrived in Pearse on time at 07:56. I think it might have even been a few seconds early. This one event on its own is pretty astounding but there was more to come! My return journey on the 16:16 from Pearse arrived in Drogheda on time! This is a truly remarkable pair of events because I have been getting those trains for a few years now and they are never on time, never mind both in the same day. OK, so it still took 70 minutes for the morning train which, in my opinion, is a scandalously long time for the distance involved but I will always give credit where it is due so well done Irish Rail for meeting the timetable. Oh, by the way, this morning's train was on time again - 30 seconds early! I am still in shock.

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07-03-2008, 13:56	#2
Mark Hennessy Membership Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maynooth Posts: 1,116	Wow, interesting. I have similar tales of punctuality to report. My train the last two mornings (06:58 from Maynooth) has been bang on time also. This mornings 07:58 from Maynooth was also on time arriving into Tara st. I wonder what is going on?

07-03-2008, 14:00	#3
Coolmine99 New to the board Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In the disputed area of Castleknock / Carpenterstown Posts: 26	OK, while we're on a roll. The 18.17 ex-Coolmine also left on time, as if to celebrate this, the lovely IR annoucner also let us know the "train arraving on Platform 1 was the 18.17 service to Bray". . An the train wasn't that packed...What's going on? But the morning wouldn't be the same without a customary wait outside Connolly, which we still managed.

07-03-2008, 17:34	#5
Colm Moore Local Liaison Officer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,442	The Germans have taken over!