[22/12/2010] Travel News

Mark Gleeson · 22-12-2010, 09:36

Delays southbound at Dun Laoghaire awaiting ambulance

With impact northbound services also

Mark Gleeson · 22-12-2010, 09:51

Up to 1 hour delay at Dun Laoghaire southbound, but moving again

Appears a passenger slipped on the southbound platform which resulted in the 7:45 Howth - Bray being held at Salthill

Colm Moore · 22-12-2010, 10:34

http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/1222/weather.html

Quote:

Travel Update from Luas Customer Care

A message from Luas Customer Care
Email: info@luas.ie
Freephone: 1800 300 604

Travel Update
Tuesday 22nd December - 10.30hrs

The Luas Red Line is operating a full service between Tallaght and The Point Stops.

The Luas Green Line is operating a full service between St. Stephen's Green and Brides Glen Stops.

Passengers are advised to check www.transport.ie and to listen to local and national media including AA Roadwatch for Luas service updates.

Luas Customer Care is contactable on Freephone 1800 300 604 and info@luas.ie
Luas Customer Care Phone line is open Monday to Friday 7am - 7pm and
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Passengers please note during the adverse weather conditions Luas Customer Care hours are extended.

Luas passengers are advised to allow time to travel and should check www.garda.ie and www.rsa.ie for information on how to travel safe in severe weather conditions.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/1222/weather.html

Quote:

1000 GardaÃ* are at the scene of a collision between a car and a Luas tram at Blackhall Place in Dublin. As a result the Luas red line is only operating between Tallaght and Blackhorse, and Smithfield and the Point.

Mark Gleeson · 22-12-2010, 10:39

Red Luas restored in full

Delays on all services to/from Heuston

7:20 Tralee Dublin started from Killarney

All ICR/22k trains limited to 70mph due snow and freezing conditions

Colm Moore · 22-12-2010, 10:42

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/travel_alerts.asp?action=view&news_id=969

Quote:

Wednesday 22nd December: Full services operating with some delays by Corporate Communications

Wednesday 22nd December

Full services are continuing to operate throughout the network across Intercity, DART and Commuter routes.

Some delays may occur where snow is being cleared from points, or there are other weather-related problems, however we will get customers to their destinations.

Customers are also advised to allow extra travel time to get to stations due to poor road and footpath conditions.

Current alterations: M3 Parkway services will operate to and from Connolly Station instead of Docklands.

This website will be updated with any new travel information during the renewed cold spell, primarily through the twitter feed below. Also, please follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/irishrail for up to date info.

pixiebean22 · 22-12-2010, 10:53

I think it's going to be pretty much the same situation as yesterday evening with 1 hour delays to most trains.

When the 6 o'clock train got into Hueston this morning the 8am Portlaoise train was still sitting there at 8.50.

If you can travel early you probably should.

Ron Burgundy · 22-12-2010, 11:00

07:35 Portlaoise to Heuston ran almost an hr late, due in at 8:42 and arrived at 9:33

pixiebean22 · 22-12-2010, 11:59

Dublin Bus have already announced services will cease at 10 pm tonight.

UPDATE Departing trains, generally 10-30 mins late to/from Heuston, 10-40 mins late through Connolly. 1650 Conn-Belfast 60 mins late - this update was posted 4 hours ago on twitter but for some reason refers to 1650 Conn-Belfast

I don't know about 10-30 mins late in Hueston now unless things have improved significantly since 9am. At that stage quite a few trains were delayed by about an hour. Also, Irish Rail made same announcement yesterday of 10-30 min delays when in fact most trains were between 40-60 mins late departing and arriving, some significantly more. Obviously it would be great if there were no delays but if they gave accurate information it would be appreciated.

Jamie2k9 · 22-12-2010, 13:13

11:10 - Heuston - Waterford running 25 minutes late at Kilkenny.

Jamie2k9 · 22-12-2010, 13:36

11:10 - Heuston - Waterford train has engine problems. At least 3 if not 4 engines failed since Dublin. Train is crawling since Kilkenny.

Colm Moore · 22-12-2010, 15:27

http://www.luas.ie/

Quote:

Travel Update from Luas Customer Care

A message from Luas Customer Care
Email: info@luas.ie
Freephone: 1800 300 604

Travel Update
Tuesday 22nd December - 15.15hrs

The Luas Red Line services are restored. The Red Line is fully operating betwen Tallaght and The Point Stops.

The Luas Green Line is operating a full service between St. Stephen's Green and Brides Glen Stops.

Passengers are advised to check www.transport.ie and to listen to local and national media including AA Roadwatch for Luas service updates.

Luas Customer Care is contactable on Freephone 1800 300 604 and info@luas.ie
Luas Customer Care Phone line is open Monday to Friday 7am - 7pm and
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Passengers please note during the adverse weather conditions Luas Customer Care hours are extended.

Luas passengers are advised to allow time to travel and should check www.garda.ie and www.rsa.ie for information on how to travel safe in severe weather conditions.

Colm Moore · 22-12-2010, 15:30

http://irishrail.ie/news_centre/travel_alerts.asp?action=view&news_id=969

Quote:

Wednesday 22nd December: Full services operating with some delays by Corporate Communications
Wednesday 22nd December

Full services are continuing to operate throughout the network across Intercity, DART and Commuter routes.

Some delays may occur where snow is being cleared from points, or there are other weather-related problems, however we will get customers to their destinations.

Customers are also advised to allow extra travel time to get to stations due to poor road and footpath conditions.

Current alterations: M3 Parkway services will operate to and from Connolly Station instead of Docklands.

This website will be updated with any new travel information during the renewed cold spell, primarily through the twitter feed below. Also, please follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/irishrail for up to date info.

Colm Moore · 22-12-2010, 15:37

Delays of 10-20 minutes on 40% of northbound DARTs. Slight delays southbound.

1255 Rosslare Europort-Dublin Connolly is running 40 minutes late at Greystones.
1330 Dublin Connolly-Rosslare Europort is running 25 minutes late at Greystones.

15 minute delays on Sligo-bound trains.

1230 Dublin Heuston-Westport is running 33 minutes late at Athlone

1430 Dublin Heuston-Galway is running 18 minutes late at Portarlington

1300 Dublin Heuston-Cork is running 72 minutes late at Thurles
1400 Dublin Heuston-Cork is running 27 minutes late at Thurles
1430 Cork-Dublin Heuston is running 38 minutes late at Charleville

1320 Dublin Heuston to Waterford is running 24 minutes late
1510 Dublin Heuston to Waterford is running 15 minutes late

1330 Mallow-Tralee is running 69 minutes late

Jamie2k9 · 22-12-2010, 16:57

15:00 - Waterford to Dublin Heuston (A513) 17:30 18:03 69 Mins Departed Carlow

Delayed because its operating with 3 engines at a reduced speed and the late running of other services.

Kilkea · 22-12-2010, 17:50

17.00 Heuston > Cork just departed Dublin, 48 mins late
17.25 Heuston > Limerick just departed Dublin, 25 mins late
17.35 Heuston > Waterford still at platform (edit departed 17.55, 20 mins late)

Jamie2k9 · 22-12-2010, 17:53

15:00 - Waterford to Dublin Heuston (A513) 17:30 18:28 36 Mins Departed Kildare
14:30 - Cork to Dublin Heuston (A219) 17:20 18:32 40 Mins Departed Kildare

Frozen points at Cherryville Junction all sorted now.

Quote:

17.35 Heuston > Waterford still at platform

Because the 16:35 only in Kildare running 35 mins late.

Kilkea · 22-12-2010, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kilkea

17.35 Heuston > Waterford still at platform (edit departed 17.55, 20 mins late)

Just left Sallins, now running 29 mins late
edit Just left Newbridge, now running 32 mins late

Colm Moore · 22-12-2010, 18:42

16:35-Dublin Heuston to Waterford(40 mins late)
17:35-Dublin Heuston to Waterford(30 mins late)
16:50-Waterford to Dublin Heuston(21 mins late)

16:00-Dublin Heuston to Cork(33 mins late)
17:00-Dublin Heuston to Cork(62 mins late)
14:30-Cork to Dublin Heuston(77 mins late)
15:30-Cork to Dublin Heuston(30 mins late)
16:30-Cork to Dublin Heuston(19 mins late)
17:30-Cork to Dublin Heuston(20 mins late)
18:30-Cork to Dublin Heuston(0 mins late)

17:05-Dublin Heuston to Tralee(47 mins late)

16:25-Dublin Heuston to Limerick(27 mins late)
17:25-Dublin Heuston to Limerick(29 mins late)

15:30-Dublin Heuston to Westport(27 mins late)
17:10-Dublin Heuston to Athlone(38 mins late)
17:45-Dublin Heuston to Galway(24 mins late)

5-20 minute delays on Maynooth Line. M3 OK, Docklands closed.
10-20 minute delays on Northern Line.

Jamie2k9 · 22-12-2010, 20:19

Quote:

16:50-Waterford to Dublin Heuston(21 mins late)

Now its running 60 minutes late.

18:20 - Waterford to Dublin Heuston (A515) 20:55 21:27 69 Mins Departed Carlow

Colm Moore · 23-12-2010, 01:10

http://www.luas.ie/

Quote:

Travel Update from Luas Customer Care

A message from Luas Customer Care
Email: info@luas.ie
Freephone: 1800 300 604

Travel Update
Tuesday 22nd December - 23.00hrs

The Luas Red Line is operating a full service between Tallaght and The Point Stops.

The Luas Green Line is operating a full service between St. Stephen's Green and Brides Glen Stops.

Extra Trams for Christmas Rush

Luas is putting on extra trams on Thursday December 23rd and on Christmas Eve. Extra trams will be put into service on the Red Line which links Tallaght with The Point via the city centre.

In addition to city centre business and shopping districts the Red Line serves the transport hubs of BusÃ¡ras, Heuston and Connolly Stations which are expected to cater for many thousands of people in the rush home for Christmas.

St Stephen's Day Luas Service

Luas services will finish at 8pm on Christmas Eve and will resume at 9am on St. Stephenâ€™s Day running on both lines right through to 11.30pm.

Click here for further information on the Luas Christmas and New Year Services.

Passengers are advised to check www.transport.ie and to listen to local and national media including AA Roadwatch for Luas service updates.

Luas passengers are advised to allow time to travel and should check www.garda.ie and www.rsa.ie for information on how to travel safe in severe weather conditions.

Luas Customer Care is contactable on Freephone 1800 300 604 and info@luas.ie
Luas Customer Care Phone line is open Monday to Friday 7am - 7pm and
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Passengers please note during the adverse weather conditions Luas Customer Care hours are extended.

22-12-2010, 09:36	#1
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	[22/12/2010] Travel News Delays southbound at Dun Laoghaire awaiting ambulance With impact northbound services also __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

22-12-2010, 09:51	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Up to 1 hour delay at Dun Laoghaire southbound, but moving again Appears a passenger slipped on the southbound platform which resulted in the 7:45 Howth - Bray being held at Salthill __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

22-12-2010, 10:39	#4
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Red Luas restored in full Delays on all services to/from Heuston 7:20 Tralee Dublin started from Killarney All ICR/22k trains limited to 70mph due snow and freezing conditions __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

22-12-2010, 15:37	#13
Colm Moore Local Liaison Officer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,442	Delays of 10-20 minutes on 40% of northbound DARTs. Slight delays southbound. 1255 Rosslare Europort-Dublin Connolly is running 40 minutes late at Greystones. 1330 Dublin Connolly-Rosslare Europort is running 25 minutes late at Greystones. 15 minute delays on Sligo-bound trains. 1230 Dublin Heuston-Westport is running 33 minutes late at Athlone 1430 Dublin Heuston-Galway is running 18 minutes late at Portarlington 1300 Dublin Heuston-Cork is running 72 minutes late at Thurles 1400 Dublin Heuston-Cork is running 27 minutes late at Thurles 1430 Cork-Dublin Heuston is running 38 minutes late at Charleville 1320 Dublin Heuston to Waterford is running 24 minutes late 1510 Dublin Heuston to Waterford is running 15 minutes late 1330 Mallow-Tralee is running 69 minutes late __________________ Last edited by Colm Moore : 22-12-2010 at 15:51.

22-12-2010, 17:50	#15
Kilkea Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athy Posts: 111	17.00 Heuston > Cork just departed Dublin, 48 mins late 17.25 Heuston > Limerick just departed Dublin, 25 mins late 17.35 Heuston > Waterford still at platform (edit departed 17.55, 20 mins late) Last edited by Kilkea : 22-12-2010 at 17:55.

22-12-2010, 10:53	#6
pixiebean22 Regular Poster Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 101	I think it's going to be pretty much the same situation as yesterday evening with 1 hour delays to most trains. When the 6 o'clock train got into Hueston this morning the 8am Portlaoise train was still sitting there at 8.50. If you can travel early you probably should.

22-12-2010, 11:00	#7
Ron Burgundy Regular Poster Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 63	07:35 Portlaoise to Heuston ran almost an hr late, due in at 8:42 and arrived at 9:33

22-12-2010, 11:59	#8
pixiebean22 Regular Poster Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 101	Dublin Bus have already announced services will cease at 10 pm tonight. UPDATE Departing trains, generally 10-30 mins late to/from Heuston, 10-40 mins late through Connolly. 1650 Conn-Belfast 60 mins late - this update was posted 4 hours ago on twitter but for some reason refers to 1650 Conn-Belfast I don't know about 10-30 mins late in Hueston now unless things have improved significantly since 9am. At that stage quite a few trains were delayed by about an hour. Also, Irish Rail made same announcement yesterday of 10-30 min delays when in fact most trains were between 40-60 mins late departing and arriving, some significantly more. Obviously it would be great if there were no delays but if they gave accurate information it would be appreciated.

22-12-2010, 13:13	#9
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	11:10 - Heuston - Waterford running 25 minutes late at Kilkenny.

22-12-2010, 13:36	#10
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	11:10 - Heuston - Waterford train has engine problems. At least 3 if not 4 engines failed since Dublin. Train is crawling since Kilkenny.

22-12-2010, 16:57	#14
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	15:00 - Waterford to Dublin Heuston (A513) 17:30 18:03 69 Mins Departed Carlow Delayed because its operating with 3 engines at a reduced speed and the late running of other services.

22-12-2010, 18:42	#18
Colm Moore Local Liaison Officer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,442	16:35-Dublin Heuston to Waterford(40 mins late) 17:35-Dublin Heuston to Waterford(30 mins late) 16:50-Waterford to Dublin Heuston(21 mins late) 16:00-Dublin Heuston to Cork(33 mins late) 17:00-Dublin Heuston to Cork(62 mins late) 14:30-Cork to Dublin Heuston(77 mins late) 15:30-Cork to Dublin Heuston(30 mins late) 16:30-Cork to Dublin Heuston(19 mins late) 17:30-Cork to Dublin Heuston(20 mins late) 18:30-Cork to Dublin Heuston(0 mins late) 17:05-Dublin Heuston to Tralee(47 mins late) 16:25-Dublin Heuston to Limerick(27 mins late) 17:25-Dublin Heuston to Limerick(29 mins late) 15:30-Dublin Heuston to Westport(27 mins late) 17:10-Dublin Heuston to Athlone(38 mins late) 17:45-Dublin Heuston to Galway(24 mins late) 5-20 minute delays on Maynooth Line. M3 OK, Docklands closed. 10-20 minute delays on Northern Line. __________________ Last edited by Colm Moore : 22-12-2010 at 18:47.

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