Irish Railway News ‘Enterprise Watch’

[airfixfan]

209 in.platform 2 ICR 037 on train Drogheda to Belfast

[IrishTrainScenes]

ICR set 22037 worked 0735-1035-1320-1605-1650-2005. Or worked 0830-1035-1410-1605-1800-2005. 
 

@airfixfan I think 8209 had worked the 1405 and would work the 1900 (1955 ex Drogheda)

 

The other DD set (206/9003)? is in Connolly and should work the 1320 Ex Dublin all being well.

The DVT with 8209 is either 9001 or 9002. Loco 216 is with 9004.

[IrishTrainScenes]

Enterprise has not had a full run this week yet.

 

 

[Darrman]

On 30/10/2023 at 1:41 PM, IrishTrainScenes said:

@Darrman did the 16:50 on Friday manage to avoid having an issue?

Train was 40 minutes late into Belfast, but it was a full Enterprise service. It took ten minutes to get to Clontarf Road and it was held outside Drogheda to let another train pass.

I returned on the 12:35 today. I intended to travel first class but I was greeted with a bus substitution until Dundalk with an ICR the rest of the way due to flooding on the line between Portadown and Newry. The train was ultimately about 40 minutes late into Dublin. Combined with a lack of Luas transfers (I heard there was a crash on Abbey Street from the taxi driver), the transfer to Heuston was more eventful than I'd like, but it did work out.

[Darrman]

EDIT: Double post, ignore.

Edited November 1, 2023 by Darrman
Accidental double post

[IrishTrainScenes]

The former tapatalk Enterprise Watch page has been taken down.

 

I guess this is now an Enterprise Watch page?

Edited November 2, 2023 by IrishTrainScenes

[IrishTrainScenes]

1. NIRailways
2. Enterprise

Line Closure Between Portadown and Dundalk - Disruption / Bus Substitution

 

Message last updated at 17:28 on 03/11/23:
Due to exceptional weather between Dundalk and Portadown the railway line is closed until further notice.

 

Bus substitution services will operate for local services between Newry and Portadown, and for cross border services between Belfast, Lanyon Place & Dundalk calling at Portadown, Newry and Dundalk. Cross border passengers will then transfer to a train which will operate from Dundalk, Drogheda to Dublin (same on reverse).

 

Advance online sales for Enterprise journeys have been withdrawn for the next few days due to ongoing weather disruption. Intending passengers are advised to buy at the station if unable to book online.

 

UPDATE for Saturday 4th November 2023. The following services will not operate today: 

 

09:36 Belfast to Dublin Connolly 

11:35 Dundalk to Dublin Connolly 

 

12:20 Dublin Connolly to Belfast 

13:30 Dublin Connolly to Dundalk 

18:20 Dublin Connolly to Belfast 

 

The following services will not operate on Sunday 5th November:

 

13:00 Dublin Connolly to Belfast 

17:05 Belfast to Dublin Connolly. 

[IrishTrainScenes]

Message last updated at 16:30 on 05/11/23:
 
**The Belfast / Dublin rail line will reopened on Monday 6th November - Enterprise services will operate as per timetable and from usual Stations** - please see below for present disruption;

[jhb171achill]

There’s worse disruption to services nowadays than the very worst periods of the Troubles!

[IrishTrainScenes]

The 09:30 Dublin Connolly to Lanyon Place has been delayed at Portadown and is now 45 minutes late.

DVT 9003 and 216 are on the 12:35 Enterprise Ex Belfast.

[IrishTrainScenes]

The 11:20 Enterprise from Dublin Connolly to Lanyon Place (8209/9001) crawled through Moira at 13:35 for Belfast.

[airfixfan]

Tomorrow the 06.50 from Belfast and 09.00 return will.be a 6 car CAF

[GSR 800]

Excuse the quality, video was very much done on the hop!

The 16:50 Enterprise departing from Connolly 7/11/23

 

 

 

 

[IrishTrainScenes]

1 hour ago, GSR 800 said:

Excuse the quality, video was very much done on the hop!

The 16:50 Enterprise departing from Connolly 7/11/23

 

 

 

 

So 216 must have been on the 06:50 roster today.

[IrishTrainScenes]

19 hours ago, airfixfan said:

Tomorrow the 06.50 from Belfast and 09.00 return will.be a 6 car CAF

3002+3005 did the 0650/0930.

[IrishTrainScenes]

the 19.00 from Dublin Connolly to Belfast was 20 minutes late yesterday.

 

[NIRCLASS80]

1 hour ago, IrishTrainScenes said:

the 19.00 from Dublin Connolly to Belfast was 20 minutes late yesterday.

 

Delayed departure from Dublin due to a bridge strike earlier in Dublin causing complete mayhem and a late arrival of the Dublin service. Believe me The Enterprise was running 100%, no issues. 

[IrishTrainScenes]

Some Enterprise Subs 

26/8/23 - IE 29000 Class DMU 29002 + 29007 on the 10:35 Enterprise Ex Belfast.

16/10/23 - NIR CAFS 3002+3005 on the 18:05 Enterprise Ex Belfast. Followed by ICR set 22036 running empty.

[IrishTrainScenes]

According to ENT Twitter, the 1405 Ex Belfast had a fault at Lanyon Place. 
 

Unclear if the 1650 is away yet  but the 1405 ex Belfast was reported as 35 mins late (most likely DD).

Edited November 13, 2023 by IrishTrainScenes

[IrishTrainScenes]

Yesterday I past Moira at 08.19 & 15.25 and looked out for a train… much to my surprise I didn’t see an Enterprise.

[jhb171achill]

3 hours ago, IrishTrainScenes said:

Yesterday I past Moira at 08.19 & 15.25 and looked out for a train… much to my surprise I didn’t see an Enterprise.

I was even MORE surprised when I DID see one this morning in Malahide - and it was on time, AND it wasn’t a railcar!

[NIRCLASS80]

207 after working the ex Connolly 1650 14/11/23. 
 

207 replaced by 208 today at Connolly after working the ex Lanyon Place 0800

Edited November 16, 2023 by NIRCLASS80

[jhb171achill]

8208 on Enterprise this morning, with 8209 spare outside Connolly shed - it was zebra 231 two days ago.

[GSR 800]

From what I've heard, ICRs are preferred for taking early morning Enterprise services over the locomotive hauled DDs. Something regarding handling the colder temperatures better.

[airfixfan]

During leaf fall season the 201s suffer from adhesion problems so the first train from Dublin  booked until early December for an ICR

Edited November 17, 2023 by airfixfan

[IrishTrainScenes]

Just a bit of something interesting,

 

In September 2012, a four car ICR ran to Antrim via Bleach Green and Antrim.

 

Similarly, A six car ICR (22040) ran to Belfast in January 2014.

[jhb171achill]

1 hour ago, IrishTrainScenes said:

Just a bit of something interesting,

 

In September 2012, a four car ICR ran to Antrim via Bleach Green and Antrim.

 

Similarly, A six car ICR (22040) ran to Belfast in January 2014.

Never knew an ICR had got to Antrim!!!

[IrishTrainScenes]

9 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

Never knew an ICR had got to Antrim!!!

Unfortunately there are no photos, but I will continue to check,

With regards to 22040 visiting Belfast in January 2014, here is the link to the photos:

 

You will need to click on the photo for access.

[NIRCLASS80]

Today 0800 ex Lanyon Place 231 swapped out for 209 at Connolly 

[IrishTrainScenes]

9 hours ago, NIRCLASS80 said:

Today 0800 ex Lanyon Place 231 swapped out for 209 at Connolly 

Seen 227 & 9003 on the 13:20 Enterprise Ex Dublin.

 

[Noel]

1 minute ago, IrishTrainScenes said:

Seen 227 & 9003 on the 13:20 Enterprise Ex Dublin.

 

The other proper intercity train to run in Ireland. Excellent comfy DD coaches that are quiet and super comfortable.

[jhb171achill]

1 hour ago, Noel said:

The other proper intercity train to run in Ireland. Excellent comfy DD coaches that are quiet and super comfortable.

Is the 10:00 northbound on Sundays (tomorrow!) likely to be a railcar or a De Dietrich?

[IrishTrainScenes]

10 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

Is the 10:00 northbound on Sundays (tomorrow!) likely to be a railcar or a De Dietrich?

Most likely railcar (ICR) which is due to be on until the 26th November.

 

Well, most likely an ICR. If there is an issue with the ICR then the DD will be called in, if that has an issue then IE will have to provide a 29000 set.

[jhb171achill]

14 minutes ago, IrishTrainScenes said:

Most likely railcar (ICR) which is due to be on until the 26th November.

 

Well, most likely an ICR. If there is an issue with the ICR then the DD will be called in, if that has an issue then IE will have to provide a 29000 set.

I’ll report back shortly! I’m on my way to get it now….

[IrishTrainScenes]

6 minutes ago, jhb171achill said:

I’ll report back shortly! I’m on my way to get it now….

Keep us posted!