Trains required after 19.00 to Mullingar

[thedailygrudge]

Does anyone else think that we need trains after 19.00 as a matter of urgency.

I contacted IR about this for the last 2 years and they state there is not enough demand for the service & hardly anyone has expressed interest in it, which I do not believe.

The fact people can't start work any earlier than 8.30 means we occassionally have to work late, meaning after 19.00 like most of the modern capital cities in the world. For IR to expect me to catch a 11pm bus home and hang around Bus Aras on my own as an alternative is a joke!!!

We did get a 21.00 train this year on the timetable but it was taken off within minute sof being deicided upon in draft format due to the fact it would mean cancelling the 18.15. How these 2 would be interlinked I don't know. Surely there are enough drivers for a 18.15 and a 21.00 from Connolly to Mullingar.

Can everyone who agrees we need this later train please write in to IR P. Slowey to make sure we express our concern?

Thanks,
newby to forum but long term commuter

[lambo77]

Can you post the full address of who you shouls send a letter to

[Mark Gleeson]

As as been shown quite clearly in recent weeks there aren't enough drivers to provide the current service

The 'last minute' change is classic Irish Rail strategy, its far too often used as an excuse and canceling the 18:18 is not a option, I'm fairly sure there is a way around this

It is an absolute disgrace that the last train beyond Maynooth leaves at 19:05, compare that to Dundalk which is 23:20, Rosslare is even worse at 18:35

We where up in Leinster House recently and this issue was discussed, you would be amazed how many empty trains Irish Rail run since they can't arrange correct staffing levels at a wide number of stations

[ThomasJ]

There were various rumours doing the rounds as to why there was such a quick about-turn. One of those rumours included representations from a Westmeath politician to a senior CIE official to have the 18:18 Connolly Longford kept rather than curtailing the service back to maynooth.

If the 18:18 ho Longford had've been cut back to Maynooth or maybe even Mullingar the 21:00 to Mullingar would've been running today.

I remember this article.

http://www.railusers.ie/forum/showpo...0&postcount=47

[Mark Gleeson]

The correct address with respect of timetabling on the Sligo line is

Michael Power
Service Planning Manager Northern and Eastern
Connolly Station
Dublin 1

Since you are complaining about the need for extra trains its not a 'customer service' issue since you aint a customer. Our experience indicates you won't get a response unless you use some clever moves, getting your local FF TD to back you ensures a response, seriously has to be FF for some reason

Suggestions and comments are not replied to, seriously have that in writing

[Ballymore]

Maybe the mystery 'Mullingar Commuter Group' so often quoted in local papers could take up the baton on this and organise another phantom survey to see how many current commuters would avail of a later train.

I certainly would occasionally as I've often been stuck in the office in the middle of something and no matter how important it is I've had to leave at 6.45pm at the very latest and leg it to Connolly to get the last train.

[Mark Hennessy]

Originally Posted by thedailygrudge

Does anyone else think that we need trains after 19.00 as a matter of urgency.

I contacted IR about this for the last 2 years and they state there is not enough demand for the service & hardly anyone has expressed interest in it, which I do not believe.

The fact people can't start work any earlier than 8.30 means we occassionally have to work late, meaning after 19.00 like most of the modern capital cities in the world. For IR to expect me to catch a 11pm bus home and hang around Bus Aras on my own as an alternative is a joke!!!

We did get a 21.00 train this year on the timetable but it was taken off within minute sof being deicided upon in draft format due to the fact it would mean cancelling the 18.15. How these 2 would be interlinked I don't know. Surely there are enough drivers for a 18.15 and a 21.00 from Connolly to Mullingar.

Can everyone who agrees we need this later train please write in to IR P. Slowey to make sure we express our concern?

Thanks,
newby to forum but long term commuter

Hi and welcome to the RUI forum.

It really is a protracted battle to get even the most basic of services with Irish Rail. It took years for a late night service to Maynooth alone.

I understand perfectly how work can keep you late and stressing over catching the last train does no help.

I understand Bus Eireann have services to Mullingar up to 11PM so some demand must exist for a later service.

I wonder why they cannot run a later service that could be become a very early service, say leaving Mullingar at 6:20am?

[Mark Gleeson]

Like I've posted previously, any group out there let us know who you are, we are all in this together

We have a dedicated area http://www.railusers.ie/local_groups/, email details in within 24 hours page will be up

We frequently got contacted by media looking for commuters in specific places, we would love to be able to put people in contact with the right people. Frequently we can't since we haven't got your details