Kirley Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 BBC NI news report: Cross-border Enterprise train passengers drop by 22% The number of passengers using the Enterprise cross-border train service between Belfast and Dublin has dropped by 22% over the past 10 years. The figures were detailed in a consultation paper prepared by the Department for Regional Development. The BBC's Ireland Correspondent Mark Simpson reports. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-22512303 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 They seem to think that if they throw more money at it it will solve the problem. The frequency of trains need to be increased and the time it takes to cover the journey needs to be addressed. Ticket prices are also up Newry to Dublin 1st class return is now £52 and a standard day return is now £22. Considering you can get the bus to Dublin £12 return and its a 24 hour service now and every bit as quick as the train Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP6936 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I sometimes travel on the enterprise from Belfast for days out, and what's quite silly is that if I buy a web return to Dublin and get off early at eg dundalk its cheaper than an actual normal fare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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