[Article] Blog post from local councillor Joe Ryan on the lack of services on line

Mark Gleeson · 20-08-2009, 13:29

At least we emailed a list of changes to IE which would improve the connections and actually save them money

But of course thats too sensible, so it won't be done

PLUMB LOCO · 20-08-2009, 14:06

I have already written to Dick Fearn (CEO Irish Rail) about this nonsense but nothing is going to change with the utterly useless local TDs - including Brendan Howlin!

I suggested the following modification to the timetable but I'm sure that it will be ignored as the railway is operated to suit IE management and staff and not the travelling public.

Operate the 0535 Rosslare/Enniscorthy as shown but formed by the set of the 0625 Rosslare/Wexford/Waterford, rather than the ICR off the previous day's 1830 from Dublin.

0535 from Rosslare set to return from Enniscorthy at 0622 serving Wexford (0645) and Rosslare Strand (arr 0702), thence to Rosslare for an 0710 departure to Waterford.

0720 from Wexford to start from Rosslare at 0655 and operate as shown for Saturdays, formed by ICR set. ....

This maintains the boat connection for both the Dublin train and the Waterford one, and gives a through service from Enniscorthy to Waterford.

Mark Gleeson · 20-08-2009, 14:22

Problem is you might be able to get to Waterford from Wexford in the morning but you can't get back in evening!

Our morning solution is identical but Enniscorthy to Wateford via Rosslare Strand, Rosslare Europort has only a single platform so running to Rosslare Europort not practical, connection from Rosslare off the 6:55 giving about 9 minutes to cross the bridge

The morning solution is actually cheaper to run!

Evening changes get a connection to Rosslare off the 16:30 ex Dublin and a connection to Dublin on its return at Wexford

PLUMB LOCO · 20-08-2009, 16:37

Yes - I had mentioned the one way nature of travel from Wexford to Waterford in my letter and asked if IE were catering for the emigration market from Wexford to Waterford! You can go to Wexford any time you like (well 06.50 actually) but you can never leave.....sounds like a lyric from 'Hotel California'.

ThomasJ · 20-08-2009, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLUMB LOCO

asked if IE were catering for the emigration market from Wexford to Waterford! You can go to Wexford any time you like (well 06.50 actually) but you can never leave.....sounds like a lyric from 'Hotel California'.

That would be like going from the frying pan to the fire!

[ducks for cover!]

20-08-2009, 13:29	#1
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	At least we emailed a list of changes to IE which would improve the connections and actually save them money But of course thats too sensible, so it won't be done __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

20-08-2009, 14:06	#2
PLUMB LOCO Regular Poster Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 146	I have already written to Dick Fearn (CEO Irish Rail) about this nonsense but nothing is going to change with the utterly useless local TDs - including Brendan Howlin! I suggested the following modification to the timetable but I'm sure that it will be ignored as the railway is operated to suit IE management and staff and not the travelling public. Operate the 0535 Rosslare/Enniscorthy as shown but formed by the set of the 0625 Rosslare/Wexford/Waterford, rather than the ICR off the previous day's 1830 from Dublin. 0535 from Rosslare set to return from Enniscorthy at 0622 serving Wexford (0645) and Rosslare Strand (arr 0702), thence to Rosslare for an 0710 departure to Waterford. 0720 from Wexford to start from Rosslare at 0655 and operate as shown for Saturdays, formed by ICR set. .... This maintains the boat connection for both the Dublin train and the Waterford one, and gives a through service from Enniscorthy to Waterford. Last edited by Thomas Ralph : 20-08-2009 at 15:08. Reason: let's keep the fonts plain, please

20-08-2009, 14:22	#3
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Problem is you might be able to get to Waterford from Wexford in the morning but you can't get back in evening! Our morning solution is identical but Enniscorthy to Wateford via Rosslare Strand, Rosslare Europort has only a single platform so running to Rosslare Europort not practical, connection from Rosslare off the 6:55 giving about 9 minutes to cross the bridge The morning solution is actually cheaper to run! Evening changes get a connection to Rosslare off the 16:30 ex Dublin and a connection to Dublin on its return at Wexford __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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20-08-2009, 16:37	#4
PLUMB LOCO Regular Poster Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 146	Yes - I had mentioned the one way nature of travel from Wexford to Waterford in my letter and asked if IE were catering for the emigration market from Wexford to Waterford! You can go to Wexford any time you like (well 06.50 actually) but you can never leave.....sounds like a lyric from 'Hotel California'.