Maynooth line electrification plans - status update

drouse · 15-04-2014, 18:07

http://www.davidrouse.com/index.php/...ta-information

jacko · 15-04-2014, 19:55

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Originally Posted by drouse

http://www.davidrouse.com/index.php/...ta-information

Did he tell his constituency td - Leo - that he is campaigning for major infrastructure investment in heavy rail !!!

Inniskeen · 16-04-2014, 09:43

I am sure Leo is supportive of Maynooth electrification - after all didn't he find the money for the access road to Hansfield, also in his own constituency.

Not sure that DART will add much to the Maynooth line given the numerous speed restrictions and level crossings - look how slowly DART negotiates the Howth branch, the south eastern line from Lansdowne Road to Merrion, and Bray Head.

Anybody know the proposed DART journey time to Maynooth - is this published anywhere ?

Traincustomer · 16-04-2014, 12:39

There doesn't seem to be any reference to the Clonsilla to M3 Parkway branch. Would this be electrified too or would it become a "diesel island"?

Mark Gleeson · 16-04-2014, 13:14

We have been unable to get clarification on this for some time but I believe it will be included

DART would be significantly quicker especially as many level crossings will be closed

At least 5 minutes saving over current

Jamie2k9 · 16-04-2014, 13:46

Is there enough DART rolling stock?

Wouldn't it be better to buy new EMU units for the line?

Also just on the link extending the DART to Balbriggan wouldn't this have a worse impact on Commuter and Enterprise services? Like if your going that far then why not go to Dundalk with new EMU's to improve services.

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drouse New to the board Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19	Maynooth line electrification plans - status update http://www.davidrouse.com/index.php/...ta-information

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Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	We have been unable to get clarification on this for some time but I believe it will be included DART would be significantly quicker especially as many level crossings will be closed At least 5 minutes saving over current __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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16-04-2014, 09:43	#3
Inniskeen Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 951	I am sure Leo is supportive of Maynooth electrification - after all didn't he find the money for the access road to Hansfield, also in his own constituency. Not sure that DART will add much to the Maynooth line given the numerous speed restrictions and level crossings - look how slowly DART negotiates the Howth branch, the south eastern line from Lansdowne Road to Merrion, and Bray Head. Anybody know the proposed DART journey time to Maynooth - is this published anywhere ?

16-04-2014, 12:39	#4
Traincustomer Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ar an traein Posts: 600	There doesn't seem to be any reference to the Clonsilla to M3 Parkway branch. Would this be electrified too or would it become a "diesel island"?

16-04-2014, 13:46	#6
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	Is there enough DART rolling stock? Wouldn't it be better to buy new EMU units for the line? Also just on the link extending the DART to Balbriggan wouldn't this have a worse impact on Commuter and Enterprise services? Like if your going that far then why not go to Dundalk with new EMU's to improve services.