Any upgrade to Rosslare - Dublin stock in the works?

Inniskeen · 08-02-2013, 19:28

Tens of millions have already spent on the route - and as elsewhere not much to show for it. Dublin/Wexford/Rosslare service is unnecessarily slow, is often operated by sub-standard rolling stock and offers only skeletal service frequency.

I don't think Irish Rail have sufficient interest or appetite to make any worthwhile improvements any time soon.

Jamie2k9 · 09-02-2013, 00:38

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Originally Posted by Inniskeen

Tens of millions have already spent on the route - and as elsewhere not much to show for it. Dublin/Wexford/Rosslare service is unnecessarily slow, is often operated by sub-standard rolling stock and offers only skeletal service frequency.

I don't think Irish Rail have sufficient interest or appetite to make any worthwhile improvements any time soon.

What have millions being spend on besides the signal upgrade. I have only used the line twice before and that was 2005/6.

Inniskeen · 09-02-2013, 20:07

Track and bridge renewal, level crossing upgrades/automation, fencing and coastal defence works would account for a fair amount of the spend.

Thomas Ralph · 11-02-2013, 18:15

The real problem remains the inability to operate six-coach ICRs.

sublimity · 15-02-2013, 20:59

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Originally Posted by Thomas Ralph

The real problem remains the inability to operate six-coach ICRs.

Indeed. It needs to be resolved in the next year.

If enough commuters/ TD's/ County Councillors on this line complain then we might see some development?

Still cant believe 29000 are being used on some Wexford services in 2013

KSW · 18-02-2013, 11:59

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Originally Posted by sublimity

Indeed. It needs to be resolved in the next year.

If enough commuters/ TD's/ County Councillors on this line complain then we might see some development?

Still cant believe 29000 are being used on some Wexford services in 2013

I seen 29000 operating a few Wexford services,It shouldn't be allowed as its branded InterCity!! This line really needs an upgrade in terms of number of services and the time it takes. The upgraded signal project has had no impact on time what so ever. Personally speaking I have stopped taking the train as its more expensive for a longer journey than the 1hr30min Bus Eireann Gorey-Dublin. I would like to see 6coach 22k sets with online booking in use but I don't think the demand is there as IE has seriously run down the line

eain · 26-11-2013, 17:28

It seems that the service is getting worse. The last few weeks the normal 22's on the 7:43 ex Wex and the 18:38 ex Con have been sorely missed. Is this a permanent change ? The 29's are in bad shape. The noise and cavitation when accelerating is terrible , as is the wifi coverage. First world problem's it true but as a commuter who goes up and down at least three days a week it makes a huge difference.

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eain New to the board Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 8	It seems that the service is getting worse. The last few weeks the normal 22's on the 7:43 ex Wex and the 18:38 ex Con have been sorely missed. Is this a permanent change ? The 29's are in bad shape. The noise and cavitation when accelerating is terrible , as is the wifi coverage. First world problem's it true but as a commuter who goes up and down at least three days a week it makes a huge difference. Last edited by eain : 26-11-2013 at 19:43.

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08-02-2013, 19:28	#1
Inniskeen Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 951	Tens of millions have already spent on the route - and as elsewhere not much to show for it. Dublin/Wexford/Rosslare service is unnecessarily slow, is often operated by sub-standard rolling stock and offers only skeletal service frequency. I don't think Irish Rail have sufficient interest or appetite to make any worthwhile improvements any time soon.

09-02-2013, 20:07	#3
Inniskeen Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 951	Track and bridge renewal, level crossing upgrades/automation, fencing and coastal defence works would account for a fair amount of the spend.

11-02-2013, 18:15	#4
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	The real problem remains the inability to operate six-coach ICRs.