Too many staff?

Eddie · 06-01-2018, 09:03

Travelled last week one day on the 16.25 Waterford to Linerick Junction train.

About 40-50 odd people I'd say used the service - more than I expected.

One thing that struck me was the number of Irish Rail staff I saw eg manning level crossings adjacent to the stations. How many are there for the 4 trains that go each day? I would have thought key to this line's survival would be complete automation with the only staff required being a driver and a guard to collect fares.

06-01-2018, 09:03	#1
Eddie Really Regular Poster Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 258	Too many staff? Travelled last week one day on the 16.25 Waterford to Linerick Junction train. About 40-50 odd people I'd say used the service - more than I expected. One thing that struck me was the number of Irish Rail staff I saw eg manning level crossings adjacent to the stations. How many are there for the 4 trains that go each day? I would have thought key to this line's survival would be complete automation with the only staff required being a driver and a guard to collect fares.

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