The second intercity fleet of Irish Rail are the '22000' class intercity railcars. There are 234 '22000' class carriages in total, being formed into the following sets:
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Ten 6-car sets � Each set will include a 1st Class Carriage and a Dining Carriage. They will be used on key intercity services between Dublin and Limerick, Galway, Waterford, Westport and Tralee.
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Forty-eight 3-car sets � These will mostly operate in pairs. They will serve lesser-used intercity services and all Dublin to Sligo and Rosslare services.
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Five 6-car commuter sets � These are high-density layout carriages for busy long distance commuter routes such as Dublin to Portlaoise/Thurles.
Features of the intercity railcar fleet include:
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Automatic PA and information display systems
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Electronic seat reservation displays for web bookings,
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Fully air-conditioned,
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Internal CCTV system
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Sleek carriage design
- Advanced safety features throughout.
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