Remember after engineering works there is usually a temporary speed restriction for 4-7 days in many cases.
They rejected calls for a commuter morning service into Sligo in early 2018 from Longford (arriving 8/8.30). Yet fast forward 9 months and there is suddenly demand. Its simply not the case.
What data did Irish rail have, absolutely nothing. Operational convenience was put ahead of the customer and signed off by NTA.
I agree and said it may pick up traffic but whatever it does pick up is insignificant to justify a restoration. It was a simple box ticking by the NTA.
After a poor period even by IE standards in September-November period it has really improved since they have put a person in charge and what Mark says above.
NTA own 22000s not sure if ownership of the rest. NTA have final say on 2700 refurb irrespective of ownership. By all accounts its just to costly to do it.
Which one?, none should be calling there. The Up/Down fast platforms are signed out of use so would only be used in an emergency/disruption.
What excuse have the NTA given for the time wasting on ordering the ICRs?
Good to know ideally IE should be running Drogheda-Newry and possibly Heuston-Kildare once a week.
You don't honestly believe anything will change with this appointment do you?