Removing railcars from Clonsilla-Docklands Services

Colm Moore · 05-09-2009, 16:21

I'm wondering if it woukld be possible to remove railcars from Clonsilla-Docklands services and replacing them with Mark 3 Push-Pull sets.

That means the railcars currently used on this service could be used on Maynooth-Connolly services. Or, if as is expected, servicing of railcars becomes a problem if they are away from Drogheda for too long, some of the old rolling stock will need to be pressed into use anyway.

ThomasJ · 05-09-2009, 16:26

Im not sure there is a problem with stock.

Did someone not report that there is a surplus of commuter railcars south of the boyne?

I dont think there is a need for any non-railcar sets on the maynooth line. They take up too much time and effort.

Colm Moore · 05-09-2009, 16:37

But it would be nice to have all trains as 6- or 8-car instead of some 4-car.

Mark Gleeson · 05-09-2009, 20:13

Best thing would be to go to 2 car operation, the demand isn't there and even at 2 car it would be far from uncomfortable, that would free resources to elsewhere

karlr42 · 05-09-2009, 21:11

I think the Docklands service is more or less perfect as it is,it only uses 2 29000 sets to run and is always well-patronised at peak times.

Thomas Ralph · 06-09-2009, 10:13

2-car operation would probably delay things too much as people walk up or down the platform to get to the train = +90 seconds at each stop.

05-09-2009, 16:21	#1
Colm Moore Local Liaison Officer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,442	Removing railcars from Clonsilla-Docklands Services I'm wondering if it woukld be possible to remove railcars from Clonsilla-Docklands services and replacing them with Mark 3 Push-Pull sets. That means the railcars currently used on this service could be used on Maynooth-Connolly services. Or, if as is expected, servicing of railcars becomes a problem if they are away from Drogheda for too long, some of the old rolling stock will need to be pressed into use anyway. __________________

05-09-2009, 16:37	#3
Colm Moore Local Liaison Officer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,442	But it would be nice to have all trains as 6- or 8-car instead of some 4-car. __________________

05-09-2009, 20:13	#4
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Best thing would be to go to 2 car operation, the demand isn't there and even at 2 car it would be far from uncomfortable, that would free resources to elsewhere __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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05-09-2009, 16:26	#2
ThomasJ Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 2,812	Im not sure there is a problem with stock. Did someone not report that there is a surplus of commuter railcars south of the boyne? I dont think there is a need for any non-railcar sets on the maynooth line. They take up too much time and effort.

05-09-2009, 21:11	#5
karlr42 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 340	I think the Docklands service is more or less perfect as it is,it only uses 2 29000 sets to run and is always well-patronised at peak times.

06-09-2009, 10:13	#6
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	2-car operation would probably delay things too much as people walk up or down the platform to get to the train = +90 seconds at each stop.