hurricanemk1c Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, airfixfan said: On Monday got the 11.20 ex Dublin blocked by a DART looped at Congiffin first time I have seen this done. How unusual is this? Booked move to overtake in Clongriffin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishTrainScenes Posted April 25 Author Share Posted April 25 NIRailways Enterprise Cross-Border Train Alterations - Passenger Information 13 May 00:01-06 July 00:00 service Rail From Monday 13 May 2024 until Friday 5 July 2024 the following cross-broder train services will be operated by non-Enterprise trains, and will be operated by Irish Rail InterCity Railcar (ICR). Full catering services will be available, with limited capacity in 1st Class and restricted space for bicycles (2 spaces instead of the usual 4). Monday to Friday 07:35 Dublin – Lanyon Place 10:35 Lanyon Place-Dublin 13:20 Dublin – Lanyon Place 16:05 Lanyon Place – Dublin 19:00 Dublin – Lanyon Place 21:36 Lanyon Place – Dublin (retimed 20:05) Saturday 07:35 Dublin – Lanyon Place 10:35 Lanyon Place – Dublin 13:20 Dublin – Lanyon Place 16:05 Lanyon Place – Dublin 19:00 Dublin – Lanyon Place 21:28 Lanyon Place – Dublin (retimed 20:05) Sunday 10:00 Dublin – Lanyon Place 13:05 Lanyon Place – Dublin 16:00 Dublin – Lanyon Place 19:00 Lanyon Place – Dublin All other cross-border services will be operated by Enterprise trains during this period. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixfan Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Return of the ICRs will help punctuality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixfan Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 After GVS closes on May 10th the Enterprise from May 13th until July 6th with have just 2 DDs sets in service in that period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishTrainScenes Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 11 hours ago, airfixfan said: After GVS closes on May 10th the Enterprise from May 13th until July 6th with have just 2 DDs sets in service in that period. And the CAFs, and 29000s… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishTrainScenes Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 0735 & 1035 were formed by a 6 ICR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishTrainScenes Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 NIRailways Enterprise Enterprise - Early Morning Line Closure Saturday 11 May 11 May 00:01-12 May 00:00 service Rail / (Bus Sub) Enterprise - Early Morning Line Closure Saturday 11 May between Lanyon Place and Newry The following trains will be operated by bus substitution services: • 06:50, 08:00, 10:35 Lanyon Place to Newry • 08:50 Newry to Belfast Lanyon Place – 07:35 return train from Dublin will connect with bus substitution service at Newry for Belfast • Normal train services will operate between Portadown & Dublin Connolly • Normal Enterprise services will resume after 10:35 The following services will not operate Saturday 11 May: • 09:36 Belfast Lanyon Place to Dublin Connolly • 12:21 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Lanyon Place There will be no First Class facilities on board the following train services: • 07:21, 08:31, 11:09 Portadown to Dublin • 07:35 Dublin to Portadown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishTrainScenes Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 @airfixfan Do you know if there will be bus or train from Moira to Portadown on 11 May? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixfan Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Yes check Translink amended timetables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixfan Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Bus subs on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 May as well. Planned from July 5th until August 27th to run Enterprisr as far as Portadown only with bus subs to and from Newry for Belfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishTrainScenes Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 See aswell for next week certain Enterprise are booked to stop at Lisburn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishTrainScenes Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 Planning two trips - Belfast to Cork via Dublin, 28 August. Then possibly Belfast to Dublin, 21 September? Could be the last time I get an Enterprise out of Lanyon Place. Last Enterprise most likely the 1905 ex Belfast on 6/10/24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixfan Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 We shall see what happens for most of July and August Enterprise only going as far as Portadown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishTrainScenes Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 31 minutes ago, airfixfan said: We shall see what happens for most of July and August Enterprise only going as far as Portadown Trains from Moira to Portadown still running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixfan Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Yes complete closure from Belfast to Lisburn during school holidays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishTrainScenes Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, airfixfan said: Yes complete closure from Belfast to Lisburn during school holidays So I can still see trains Also… FAILURE on the 0800 x Belfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishTrainScenes Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 1120 ex Dublin being removed from service upon arrival in Belfast. So as a result, part of or all of the 1405 & 2005 ex Belfast & 1650 & 1900 ex Dublin will be non - Enterprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 During this week, what is De Deitrich and what is railcars? Planning to go north to have a last spin to Gt Vic St - but I'm not going in a railcar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishTrainScenes Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 Enterprise NIRailways Belfast to Dublin Service Information 06 May 12:35-06 May 17:35 service Rail 14:05 Lanyon Place to Dublin Connolly will be formed of 6 coaches. First class not available. Catering is reduced....(will be a non-Enterprise train). 17 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: During this week, what is De Deitrich and what is railcars? Planning to go north to have a last spin to Gt Vic St - but I'm not going in a railcar! Railcar subs do not start until next week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Is the 11:20 ex-Connolly a DD or a railcar this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishTrainScenes Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 20 hours ago, jhb171achill said: Is the 11:20 ex-Connolly a DD or a railcar this week? Booked for DD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Today; farewell to GVS! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishTrainScenes Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 29101 worked the 07:35 ex Dublin today 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 4 hours ago, IrishTrainScenes said: 29101 worked the 07:35 ex Dublin today Disgraceful putting a 29 on it. A rake of GNR ballast wagons would be more comfortable. Doubtless not even a tea trolley, let alone charging points or first class.......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR 800 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 1 hour ago, jhb171achill said: Disgraceful putting a 29 on it. A rake of GNR ballast wagons would be more comfortable. Doubtless not even a tea trolley, let alone charging points or first class.......... This is why I worry so much about the silly idea of omitting toilets on the Dart + Maynooth is currently a 45-minute run, if they manage to cut a generous 10 minutes off that its still a fair hike. Drogheda is currently an hour out from Connolly. Even if a good reduction in timing is achieved, that is a long hike indeed. Should they ever stretch their legs further into the country, many will have to cross their legs! Strange, short-sighted planning when the whole idea of the batteries is to give them flexibility. Hopefully, it will work to free up ICRs as the 29ks are sent down to Limerick, but what will come to fruition lies in the darkness of the future... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 1 hour ago, GSR 800 said: This is why I worry so much about the silly idea of omitting toilets on the Dart + Maynooth is currently a 45-minute run, if they manage to cut a generous 10 minutes off that its still a fair hike. Drogheda is currently an hour out from Connolly. Even if a good reduction in timing is achieved, that is a long hike indeed. Should they ever stretch their legs further into the country, many will have to cross their legs! Strange, short-sighted planning when the whole idea of the batteries is to give them flexibility. Hopefully, it will work to free up ICRs as the 29ks are sent down to Limerick, but what will come to fruition lies in the darkness of the future... Malahide to Wicklow will be TWO hours! Well, now I sympathise with certain members of society who have been known to relieve themselves in or near seats.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR 800 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 1 minute ago, jhb171achill said: Malahide to Wicklow will be TWO hours! Well, now I sympathise with certain members of society who have been known to relieve themselves in or near seats.... at least being cantilevered, they'll be easier to clean under. I quite like the Dart + overall but the lack of jacks completely boggles the mind. Would call on within 5 years a new order of cars with jacks will be put in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 14 minutes ago, GSR 800 said: at least being cantilevered, they'll be easier to clean under. I quite like the Dart + overall but the lack of jacks completely boggles the mind. Would call on within 5 years a new order of cars with jacks will be put in. Agreed. They are needed. I have a free travel pass now - but, in all seriousness, while I'm OK for now, many my age and older NEED regular visits to such cubicles. In all reality, if you're caught short, you're caught short. It would be fine if the maximum journey on these things was ten minutes, but with increasing congestion and ever slower speeds, journey times are increasing. Lately, on a couple of occasions, I have had the misfortune to travel from Malahide to the DSER several times. I am going to Bray in the morning. I will be driving. Dublin commuter routes, especially Drogheda - Wicklow, is painfully, and unacceptably slow. Every trains stops at every hole in the hedge, and they crawl between them at walking pace. It's an absolute ordeal. On NIR, even the stopping trains seem to get a bit of a move on, as do those in Cork; and yes, i do accept that one may not be comparing like with like there. As from later this year, I will be regularly visiting a relative who is moving to the outskirts of Wicklow. Two hours of stop-starting, and no toilet? And the government wants me to use public transport? Sorry, lads, you're having an absolute laugh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 11 hours ago, jhb171achill said: ..... Two hours of stop-starting, and no toilet? ... A catheter with a tube leading to a strategically-placed bag might be alright in an emergency.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixfan Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Bring an empty water bottle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricanemk1c Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 S7 1004 Wolfratshausen - Kreuzstrasse 1138 S2 1012 Petershausen - Erding 1142 S3 1024 Mammendorf - Holzkirchen 1146 Plenty of long S-Bahn trips in Munich with no toilets, overhead racks, charging points, tables.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 43 minutes ago, hurricanemk1c said: S7 1004 Wolfratshausen - Kreuzstrasse 1138 S2 1012 Petershausen - Erding 1142 S3 1024 Mammendorf - Holzkirchen 1146 Plenty of long S-Bahn trips in Munich with no toilets, overhead racks, charging points, tables.... Interesting that - Richard McLachlan is always telling me that unich is the Centre of the Universe and that Utopia is well behind it! As for lack of loos, the Reading to Waterloo line is being run with 455 units which are loo-less - about an hour and a half's journey. Why? Because they are reducing five coach 458 things back to four coach units - they don't need the capacity now that British "workers" work from whatever beach they're on this week! Third World country would be an exaggeration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 24 minutes ago, leslie10646 said: Third World country would be an exaggeration! Turd World. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixfan Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 On the 12.35 ex Lanyon.Still in the station delayed to passenger congestion according to the website when in fact the DD set has only went backwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Bottom line - if I ever see someone relieving themself on a Dart+, I will just look the other way. I won’t ring Joe Duffy or complain to IE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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