[Article] Train hits vehicle at level crossing - Birdhill

Inniskeen · 07-09-2012, 18:24

Merely pointing out that you don't have to go to the Nenagh line to find unused capacity - there is loads of spare capacity on other services including DART. Irish Rail have clearly come to same conclusion in respect of DART although there are still full size DART sets operating up to the close of business when two-car units would more than suffice and in addition create a safer environment for passengers and reduce the opportunity for vandalism.

Contrary to Irish Rail policy, I am not advocating reduced formations at peak periods although 4-car sets can easily handle most peak workings. The downside is that the sparse seating provided on the japanese sets results in a good proportion of standees and the Boards.ie reaction you mentioned.

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07-09-2012, 18:24	#15
Inniskeen Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 951	Merely pointing out that you don't have to go to the Nenagh line to find unused capacity - there is loads of spare capacity on other services including DART. Irish Rail have clearly come to same conclusion in respect of DART although there are still full size DART sets operating up to the close of business when two-car units would more than suffice and in addition create a safer environment for passengers and reduce the opportunity for vandalism. Contrary to Irish Rail policy, I am not advocating reduced formations at peak periods although 4-car sets can easily handle most peak workings. The downside is that the sparse seating provided on the japanese sets results in a good proportion of standees and the Boards.ie reaction you mentioned.