Redevelopment of Kent Station in Cork

nmagner · 08-03-2013, 21:16

I think it will be just more tinkering around at the periphiries of the station.

comcor · 08-03-2013, 22:58

A little tinkering could go a long way. If an entrance could be opened on the south or west side of the station, not only would it take time off the walk into town, but bus services could be moved to Railway St. That could take 5 mins off the round trip to the station on the 205 and 226, giving efficiencies there. It would also mean that the 207, 208 and 212 could easily be diverted to go past the station. Suddenly, large parts of the city would be connected to the station.

comcor · 19-02-2014, 14:46

Quote:

€3m will be used to improve access to Kent rail station, with a new entrance from Horgan's Quay.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0219/505...rt-investment/

I love a good re-announcement.

I'm sure the cost of fixing the roof is bundled in here.

comcor · 02-03-2015, 10:41

It's re-announcement time again

http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland...on-315409.html

However, we do get a date this time.

In terms of the public transport interchange, it's my understanding that in addition to the 205 and 226, which already serve the station, the city terminus of the 206 will move there, which will mean a direct bus route to Douglas. Also, the 221 service to Glanmire, which already goes past the station outbound will stop there in both directions.

It does make sense to terminate buses from West Cork there, not least because it will relieve pressure on Parnell Place bus station, but I haven't heard of any definite plans.

Inniskeen · 03-03-2015, 08:54

The reconfiguration of both the station and bus services you mention would establish the type of arrangement which is so standard in more developed European countries - the Hauptbahnhof is the hub for both rail and road. Translink have done this at various locations in NI and are proposing a dramatic expansion of rail and bus facilities at Great Victoria Street in Belfast to create a transport hub for the city.

dowlingm · 03-03-2015, 15:51

Yeah but in those countries Inniskeen the publicly owned bus and rail enterprises aren't usually engaged in a way to the death...

Inniskeen · 03-03-2015, 20:24

The NTA pays for both and indeed contracts for the services provided.

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08-03-2013, 21:16	#1
nmagner New to the board Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3	I think it will be just more tinkering around at the periphiries of the station.

08-03-2013, 22:58	#2
comcor Really Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cork-Dublin, Cork Commuter and occasionally DART and Dublin-Wexford Posts: 855	A little tinkering could go a long way. If an entrance could be opened on the south or west side of the station, not only would it take time off the walk into town, but bus services could be moved to Railway St. That could take 5 mins off the round trip to the station on the 205 and 226, giving efficiencies there. It would also mean that the 207, 208 and 212 could easily be diverted to go past the station. Suddenly, large parts of the city would be connected to the station.

02-03-2015, 10:41	#4
comcor Really Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cork-Dublin, Cork Commuter and occasionally DART and Dublin-Wexford Posts: 855	It's re-announcement time again http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland...on-315409.html However, we do get a date this time. In terms of the public transport interchange, it's my understanding that in addition to the 205 and 226, which already serve the station, the city terminus of the 206 will move there, which will mean a direct bus route to Douglas. Also, the 221 service to Glanmire, which already goes past the station outbound will stop there in both directions. It does make sense to terminate buses from West Cork there, not least because it will relieve pressure on Parnell Place bus station, but I haven't heard of any definite plans.

03-03-2015, 08:54	#5
Inniskeen Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 951	The reconfiguration of both the station and bus services you mention would establish the type of arrangement which is so standard in more developed European countries - the Hauptbahnhof is the hub for both rail and road. Translink have done this at various locations in NI and are proposing a dramatic expansion of rail and bus facilities at Great Victoria Street in Belfast to create a transport hub for the city.

03-03-2015, 15:51	#6
dowlingm Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,371	Yeah but in those countries Inniskeen the publicly owned bus and rail enterprises aren't usually engaged in a way to the death...

03-03-2015, 20:24	#7
Inniskeen Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 951	The NTA pays for both and indeed contracts for the services provided.