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What a great CDR cavalcade!

There is a new book out this summer on Lough Swilly buses now at the proof stage.

Sorry meant bustiturion on Enterprise on May 11th

 First of a series of disruptions and line closures until October 2024

That means they will be an ICR.  line closure on May 11th linked to complete closure of GVS from May 10th as planned

Rails advertising their intent to maintain the valuable Hattons model database 

22 hours ago, IrishTrainScenes said:

By the way, only one of each train will be needed (i.e 3 car CAF/ICR, 4 car 29K/ICR) Full Enterprise set and some other stuff.

Will the RPSI MkIIs be going to the Transport Hub?

RPSI Mk2s currently restricted to Whitehead and Cravens only passed to Dundak.

21 hours ago, 226 Abhann na Suire said:

Just curious, but do those in the know have any idea about the proposed timetable…? Or at least will they be a pre-9am arrival to both cities…? 

That is the plan currently you cannot arrive till just before 10 from Dublin 

Correct all. Enterprises will leave from the new Belfast Transport Hub from October 7th 2024

Going through the details the plans are for 5 new Enterpride trains to replace the DD sets by 2029

4 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

So first class & catering only on selected services?

Correct 

3 hours ago, 226 Abhann na Suire said:

This is revolutionary! I’m surprised at how under the radar this has gone too. Is this to coincide with the opening of Grand Central? Also I presume a pre-9am arrival to each city is also on the cards for this new timetable? 

In theory yes with improved Derry Line connections promised as well from October 2024. Stage 2 by 2029 will see a new Enterprise fleet in service

ICRs will replace DDs on Enterprise from late October as usual for about 6 weeks due to leaf fall season. The 3000k sets 1 to 6 will be kept busy as well.

2024 using existing trains until about 2029. York Street to open from April 29th this year.

Did hint at this a few days ago but sworn to secrecy then. Enterprise going hourly from October 7th using CAFs and ICRs for about 5 years

Would say money or the lack of it helps explain the lack of progress recently!

Wait and see

4 hours ago, airfixfan said:

Will be announced tomorrow at the next NSMC  Council meeting by the ministers involved.  Will help improve this service in all aspects. This meeting in Armagh looking at All Ireland Rail Review.

4 hours ago, IrishTrainScenes said:

@NIRCLASS80I have not counted any substitution on the Enterprise since 26 February

A good sign, I am intending to take the Enterprise to Dublin on 25 May.

Where will it be found?

Will be announced tomorrow at the next Council meeting by the ministers involved.  Will help improve this service in all aspects.

Major announcement expected tomorrow about Enterprise from North South Ministerial Council.

27 minutes ago, IrishTrainScenes said:

The last operational day of GVS is now planned to be 10th May (was 5th) then trains will continue through directly between city hospital and Adelaide until line closure between LP and Lisburn from July, subject to adjustments for where each service will terminate. Lanyon Place and Botanic likely to see increased numbers of boarding alighting passengers. Then BGCS opens in September. Bus subs will be in place during line closures

Botanic and City Hospital to be closed all July and August now! Goalposts moving all the time it could even be the first weekend in May now! Will keep you guys posted

Good question as they are unlikely to run again!

Great to see some old friends and 131 was in great form 2!

Photos of Lifford are surprisingly scarce!

Goalposts moving all the time it could even be the first weekend in May now! Will keep you guys posted

Well spotted Andy

From usual reliable sources they will open the station first then finish exterior work next

Feature on this story in latest Steam Railway one of four Irish features/stories in latest magazine!