New Train Service from Newry

[KSW]

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

Irish Rail have indicated there will be NO timetable change in December 2010

There should be )

[chris]

It's worth pointing out that a 06:50 from Newry would allow passengers to connect from the 06:20 Portadown-Newry service, but would not actually help Belfast-Dublin commuters

[irishsaint]

Originally Posted by chris

It's worth pointing out that a 06:50 from Newry would allow passengers to connect from the 06:20 Portadown-Newry service, but would not actually help Belfast-Dublin commuters

The information provided to me does not state Newry as the start point, only referring to 06:50 from Newry. Information in email from May Orr, Cross Border Customer Services in NIR. Incidently, the email initially related to a completely different issue regarding the cancelled 06:50 from Belfast at Portadown on the 18th Oct but she decided to add information regarding this new service as I a long with many other Newry commuters have continually complained at the fact that NIR does not cater for frontier workers. On this note, does anyone know who to complain to if you are not satisfied with NIR's response, Department for Regional Development?

[Mark Gleeson]

You must appeal first to the Rail Services General Manager, Central Station

If still unhappy

The Consumer Council
Elizabeth House 116 Holywood Road Belfast BT4 1NY
Complaints line: 0845 601 6022 Fax: 028 9065 7701 complaints@consumercouncil.org.uk www.consumercouncil.org.uk

[irishsaint]

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

You must appeal first to the Rail Services General Manager, Central Station

If still unhappy

The Consumer Council
Elizabeth House 116 Holywood Road Belfast BT4 1NY
Complaints line: 0845 601 6022 Fax: 028 9065 7701 complaints@consumercouncil.org.uk www.consumercouncil.org.uk

General Manager - Mal McGreevy?

[Mark Gleeson]

Originally Posted by irishsaint

General Manager - Mal McGreevy?

Yes

General Manager of Rail Services
Mr Mal McGreevy
Central Station Belfast
BT3 9BG
Phone: 028 9089 9400

[Mickey H]

Within translink staff circles it has been know for some weeks that there are plans to start the 0713 ex Dundalk from Newry at 0655 and extend the 1713 ex Pearse to Newry in the evening although not finally confirmed

A 29K can operate without translink safety equipment with 2 staff in the cab and I believe they are limited to 40mph on translink

On a related matter why did IE go to the expense of having the first six ICR fitted to run on translink when they have never been tested there in order to do so?