Five strikes called

Mark Gleeson · 31-10-2017, 09:10

You can't get a refund on an annual ticket for a strike that hasn't happened http://www.irishrail.ie/news/industrialdispute

This has always been the way, single application once strikes are over

James Howard · 31-10-2017, 10:38

The process for getting money back is usually fairly simple and there are no questions asked so you can ask for money back for Saturdays, etc even if you don't normally travel on that day.

That being said, the level of compensation is usually inadequate since alternative modes of travel are always more expensive than the journey Irish Rail fail to deliver. For people on point-to-points, a train refund doesn't come close to covering the cost of a bus ticket let alone fuel and tolls for a drive to Dublin.

In the past I've always ended up out of pocket after Irish Rail strikes and having to suffer longer uncomfortable journeys. Nobody seems to care at all about this - one can understand the commuter having to suffer so that the train drivers can enjoy higher pay but it is difficult to see why they should have to pay more to get to work.

JohnnyBoy · 01-11-2017, 09:33

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Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

You can't get a refund on an annual ticket for a strike that hasn't happened http://www.irishrail.ie/news/industrialdispute

This has always been the way, single application once strikes are over

I was obviously talking about information not being available. No reason this can not be provided in advance. I suppose if it doesn't appear until the day of the strike and disappears soon after, fewer people know about it.

Jamie2k9 · 10-11-2017, 18:29

Other dates called off while a vote takes place. Proposals have a no strike clause for the 3 year agreement.

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Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	You can't get a refund on an annual ticket for a strike that hasn't happened http://www.irishrail.ie/news/industrialdispute This has always been the way, single application once strikes are over __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 31-10-2017 at 09:13.

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31-10-2017, 10:38	#2
James Howard Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sligo Line Posts: 1,115	The process for getting money back is usually fairly simple and there are no questions asked so you can ask for money back for Saturdays, etc even if you don't normally travel on that day. That being said, the level of compensation is usually inadequate since alternative modes of travel are always more expensive than the journey Irish Rail fail to deliver. For people on point-to-points, a train refund doesn't come close to covering the cost of a bus ticket let alone fuel and tolls for a drive to Dublin. In the past I've always ended up out of pocket after Irish Rail strikes and having to suffer longer uncomfortable journeys. Nobody seems to care at all about this - one can understand the commuter having to suffer so that the train drivers can enjoy higher pay but it is difficult to see why they should have to pay more to get to work.

10-11-2017, 18:29	#4
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	Other dates called off while a vote takes place. Proposals have a no strike clause for the 3 year agreement.