IrishTrainScenes Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 Due to a trespass incident the 10:00 Dublin Connolly to Lanyon Place is being delayed at Dublin Connolly. Due to a trespass incident the 10:00 Dublin Connolly to Lanyon Place has been delayed at Dublin Connolly and is now 32 minutes late Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted January 22 Author Posted January 22 Monday 22/01/2024 The 0650 ex Belfast was extremely delayed (running 141 minutes late) while a 29000 ran the Dundalk - Connolly leg of the 0650 and either the DD worked back to Belfast as the 0930 or a 29000 operated it. Either way it was 60 minutes late (Belfast arr 1245) The 1235 ex Belfast departed 27 minutes late (1302). The 0800 ex Belfast was even further delayed, Only arriving into Dublin at 1210 approx. The 1120 ex Dublin departed (on time)? As an Irish Rail set or 90 minutes late as an Enterprise set. I am unsure what happened with the 1405 ex Belfast. Can anyone confirm? . Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted January 22 Author Posted January 22 A clearer version of todays events Both the 06.50 & 08.00 ex Belfast were late leaving for weather related reasons. 06.50 appears to have been held near Knockmore from around 08.15 to 09.30 due to a tree or trees ahead. Terminated Drogheda at 10.44 and back at 11.02. 09.30 was 8x29000 to Drogheda and normal DD from there. 06.50 left Drogheda as 29/20 at 11.00. 08.00 left Belfast a little before 09.30 and was delayed around Moira due to an issue with the train. Passed Drogheda at 11.37 and arrived Dublin at 12.11. 11.20 departed around 12.50 and terminated at Portadown. Pax changed onto C3K for Belfast. 14.05 from Belfast was a C3K to Portadown then DD as normal. 12.35 from Belfast ran 25 minutes late throughput. 13.20 15.20, 16.50 more or less to time. 14.05 a few minutes late into Dublin. 16.05 was about 18 minutes late. Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 23 Posted January 23 Will there EVER again be a mechanically reliable, prompt service which reliably runs to time, on this line ever again? The Belfast service is getting more like the West Clare in Percy French’s time with every passing week…. Quote
NIRCLASS80 Posted January 23 Posted January 23 4 hours ago, jhb171achill said: Will there EVER again be a mechanically reliable, prompt service which reliably runs to time, on this line ever again? The Belfast service is getting more like the West Clare in Percy French’s time with every passing week…. That’s slightly harsh. Over the last ten weeks actual train problems have decreased significantly. But the weather and other external factors have contributed to far more problems. Also if you take Scotrail and many other operators in the UK now just announce a blanket closure from a certain time due to adverse weather conditions perhaps that’s the easy route and just leave people stranded. NIR and IE staff continue to try to deliver a service in what can only be described as challenging conditions. Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 23 Posted January 23 7 hours ago, NIRCLASS80 said: That’s slightly harsh. Over the last ten weeks actual train problems have decreased significantly. But the weather and other external factors have contributed to far more problems. Also if you take Scotrail and many other operators in the UK now just announce a blanket closure from a certain time due to adverse weather conditions perhaps that’s the easy route and just leave people stranded. NIR and IE staff continue to try to deliver a service in what can only be described as challenging conditions. Oh, indeed - no ill reflection on railway staff intended; quite the reverse; it's they that have to contend with the daily vagaries - the "challenging conditions" - more so than the public. But it does seem that timekeeping and reliability has declined overall. Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted January 23 Author Posted January 23 9 hours ago, NIRCLASS80 said: That’s slightly harsh. Over the last ten weeks actual train problems have decreased significantly. But the weather and other external factors have contributed to far more problems. Also if you take Scotrail and many other operators in the UK now just announce a blanket closure from a certain time due to adverse weather conditions perhaps that’s the easy route and just leave people stranded. NIR and IE staff continue to try to deliver a service in what can only be described as challenging conditions. Last Enterprise train substitution I have noted is 19th December, 1650 ex Dublin failed at Clongriffin, 1712 ex Dublin (29015) used to operate it approx 70 mins late. This formed the 2005 ex Belfast departing around 2030. Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 25 Posted January 25 Today the Enterprise had 216 and one of the zebras - didn't catch which one. By the way, as I type this at 00:23, I've just heard an 071 passing through Malahide. Anyone know what's happening? Presumably it's towing some sort of yellow thing about the place? Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted January 25 Author Posted January 25 16 hours ago, jhb171achill said: Today the Enterprise had 216 and one of the zebras - didn't catch which one. By the way, as I type this at 00:23, I've just heard an 071 passing through Malahide. Anyone know what's happening? Presumably it's towing some sort of yellow thing about the place? Possibly the Kirow Crane? 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 25 Posted January 25 4 hours ago, IrishTrainScenes said: Possibly the Kirow Crane? I'm not familiar with what it is, but yes, they do seem to move stuff like that about at night. Saw lights at 1 am in the quarry siding a few weeks ago.... Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Something’s just passed through Malahide southbound, 03:23. Unlikely to be the Enterprise, but sounded like an 071, not those yellow things. So - what was it? No, I have not been on the drink tonight, more’s the pity…… 1 Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted January 28 Author Posted January 28 On 27/1/2024 at 3:33 AM, jhb171achill said: Something’s just passed through Malahide southbound, 03:23. Unlikely to be the Enterprise, but sounded like an 071, not those yellow things. So - what was it? No, I have not been on the drink tonight, more’s the pity…… PW Stuff apparently. Keep in mind it could be the tampers. Also… EM50 is coming south tomorrow from Ballymena. PM for more info. 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 29 Posted January 29 5 hours ago, IrishTrainScenes said: PW Stuff apparently. Keep in mind it could be the tampers. Also… EM50 is coming south tomorrow from Ballymena. PM for more info. Interesting. I've seen / heard locomotives and other things passing by at maybe midnight or 1 am, but never that late. This thing, whatever it was, had tail lights that I could see..... Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 Enterprise NIRailways Belfast / Dublin - Service Information 31 January 06:50-31 January 17:26 service Rail The following Enterprise services will operate as a NIR/Irish Rail train, they will have reduced catering and will NOT have Enterprise Plus (First Class) - 06:50 – Lanyon Place to Dublin. 09:30 – Dublin to Lanyon Place. 12:35 – Lanyon Place to Dublin. 15:20 - Dublin to Lanyon Place. Translink apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The following Enterprise services will operate as a NIR/Irish Rail train, they will have reduced catering and will NOT have Enterprise Plus (First Class) - 06:50 – Lanyon Place to Dublin. 09:30 – Dublin to Lanyon Place. 12:35 – Lanyon Place to Dublin. 15:20 - Dublin to Lanyon Place. Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted January 31 Author Posted January 31 12:35 Belfast to Dublin and 15:20 Dublin to Belfast will now be non-Enterprise trains today, 31/1....this will result in no 1St Plus & limited catering. Enterprise disruption 1st February due to Translink industrial action 30 January 2024 There will be no service to/from Newry, Portadown and Belfast on this date, with a reduced Enterprise service operating between Dublin and Dundalk only Due to industrial action affecting all Translink services and the Translink rail network in Northern Ireland on Thursday 1st February, Enterprise and other cross border services will face significant disruption on this date. The following scheduled Enterprise services will operate between Dublin and Dundalk only: 07:35, 13:20, 16:50 Dublin Connolly to Dundalk 11:48, 17:22, 21:22 Dundalk to Dublin Connolly All other Enterprise services are cancelled. Customers travelling to and from Northern Ireland are advised to make alternative arrangements. Regular Dundalk/Drogheda/Dublin commuter services are unaffected. 06:35 Newry to Dublin Connolly is cancelled between Newry and Dundalk, and will commence from Dundalk at 07:00. 06:50 Belfast Lanyon Place to Dublin Connolly is cancelled. A special Commuter service will operate between Dundalk and Dublin Connolly at 08:07, serving Drogheda and Dublin Connolly. A special Commuter service will operate between Dublin Connolly and Dundalk at 15:17, serving Drogheda and Dundalk. 17:13 Pearse to Newry operates to Dundalk only, and is cancelled between Dundalk and Newry. Iarnród Éireann apologises for the inconvenience caused. Customers who have booked on affected services through our website or app will automatically be refunded. Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted February 4 Author Posted February 4 Mysteriously no issues this week!! The substitutes on Wednesday were due to 'essential maintenance'. Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 So far, no substitutes have been required for the Enterprise this month!! Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 Enterprise - Line Closure between Lanyon Place and Great Victoria Street - Saturday 2 March and Sunday 3 March 2024 (inclusive) Revised Enterprise Departure Point - Enterprise Services will depart from Belfast, Great Victoria Street, and will not serve Lanyon Place A shuttle service between Lanyon Place and Great Victoria Street will operate every 30 minutes No service will operate at the following times: Saturday 2 March • Belfast Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly 0936 & 2106 • Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Victoria Street 1221 & 1820 Sunday 3 March • Belfast Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly 1705 • Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Victoria Street 1300 1 Quote
airfixfan Posted February 10 Posted February 10 Could be the last time to see DD sets at GVS as it will close in May for the work on.the new Transport Hub 1 Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 Northern Commuter services are suspended until further notice due to a tragic incident on the line near Donabate. Update to follow. Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 9 hours ago, airfixfan said: Could be the last time to see DD sets at GVS as it will close in May for the work on.the new Transport Hub Yes, GVS closes in May while the Transport Hub is expected to open in late 2024 / early 2025. Quote
jhb171achill Posted February 10 Posted February 10 One of the DD sets today had a zebra on it. Not sure which of the two. Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted February 11 Author Posted February 11 0950 & 1035 ex Belfast rugby specials today operating formed by CAFs. First one 3 car CAF, Second 6 car CAF. 11 hours ago, jhb171achill said: One of the DD sets today had a zebra on it. Not sure which of the two. Most likely 231 as was on the 1605 Enterprise Ex Belfast on Friday. 1 Quote
airfixfan Posted February 11 Posted February 11 1 minute ago, IrishTrainScenes said: 0950 & 1035 ex Belfast rugby specials today operating formed by CAFs. First one 3 car CAF, Second 6 car CAF. Most likely 231 as was on the 1605 Enterprise Ex Belfast on Friday. 12 hours ago, IrishTrainScenes said: Yes, GVS closes in May while the Transport Hub is expected to open in late 2024 / early 2025. Could be the last time to see DD sets at GVS as it will close in May for the work on.the new Transport Hub Rail services to Hub due to start in.late September 2024 Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted February 11 Author Posted February 11 16 minutes ago, airfixfan said: Could be the last time to see DD sets at GVS as it will close in May for the work on.the new Transport Hub Rail services to Hub due to start in.late September 2024 Where did you hear that? Quote
airfixfan Posted February 11 Posted February 11 From Translink sources who need the current rail.station cleared asap Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted February 11 Author Posted February 11 There is an 8x29K on the 1300 to Belfast & 1705 from Belfast. Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted February 11 Author Posted February 11 11/02/2024 The 1300 Connolly - Belfast & 1705 Belfast - Connolly were an 8x29000 railcar in place of a 3x22000 railcar. Sets involved on the 1300 ex Dublin & 1705 ex Belfast were 29014 + 29010. Quote
jhb171achill Posted February 11 Posted February 11 Saw a set today with 2 x 3-car NIR 3ks, and also 231 on a DD set....... Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted February 11 Author Posted February 11 1 hour ago, jhb171achill said: Saw a set today with 2 x 3-car NIR 3ks, and also 231 on a DD set....... The C3Ks were likely the 1035 ex Belfast rugby special. 231 + 9002 (I think) worked the 1105 ex Belfast & 1400 ex Dublin and returned empty to form the 1910 to Belfast relief. 1 Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted February 12 Author Posted February 12 29014 + 29010 yesterday on the 17:05 Ex Belfast Enterprise Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted February 12 Author Posted February 12 Enterprise NIRailways Bangor / Portadown Line Service Disruption 12 February 16:31-12 February 23:31 service Rail Due to signalling issues, services between Great Victoria Street and Portadown are currently subject to delays and revisions at present. Cross border services will be impacted also and there may be knock on effects to other lines. Signalling problems! Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted February 13 Author Posted February 13 Enterprise NIRailways Enterprise Service - Change in Facilities 18 February 11:00-18 February 17:00 service Rail Due to necessary maintenance, the Enterprise services on Sunday 18th Feb 2024 will be altered as follows: 11:05 Belfast, Lanyon Place to Dublin Connolly will operate using a Non-Enterprise Train (no first class or catering available) 14:00 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Lanyon Place will operate using a Non-Enterprise Train (no first class or catering available) Quote
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