Introduce yourself

Victor · 16-07-2010 5:21pm

strassenwo!f wrote: »

Victor, you were a bit slow updating us on your recent inclusion into the platform 11 fold.

I'm sure you will have a rapid rise to the top.

What is your current status in the organisation. And, is it something the readers of the board should know about?

Hi,

Apologies, I don't read every post.

Yes, I joined Rail Users Ireland at the start of 2009 and became Local Liaison Officer at the AGM earlier this year. I thought that was all public knowledge, I even got a few congratulatory PMs from people here. Certainly its no secret that I have been campaigning on transport issues for years. I never belonged to Platform 11 in that incarnation.

jd · 24-07-2010 5:20am

Commuter with a yearly bus/dart ticket (taxsaver)

Travel quite a bit up and down to Wexford, also to different places around Ireland (fishing!)

Have some interest in transport but no qualifications in the area,did engineering in trinity (not civil)

lord lucan · 25-08-2010 11:36am

Added to my membership of the RPSI i'm now a member of the ITG too.

P_1 · 25-08-2010 2:12pm

I'm just a regular train and bus user who occasionally posts here.

Have no affiliations with any organisations whatsoever.

Judgement Day · 25-08-2010 3:13pm

lord lucan wrote: »

Added to my membership of the RPSI i'm now a member of the ITG too.

There's really no hope for you!

buzzwell · 14-11-2010 12:29am

Probably apparent from my past outbursts, I run a transport business, and have a taxi licence.

There is no real organization in the country to which bus operators are members of, so I put up some info here if I think it may be of use to others in the same field.

GiddyUp86 · 21-11-2010 6:30am

Occupation: Off Street Enforcement Officer (For scangers that means CLAMPER) Will most likely be a taxi driver come April 2011

Views: I can see my house from here! and some taxi's!

Correction: Bleedin' loads of taxi's

med1 · 30-12-2010 8:28pm

member of bcdr working member rpsi

founder of website http://irishtransport.yuku.com/directory
irish road passenger forum for enthusiasts workers etc to discuss the current transport users in ireland

also run the fotopic site http://diograisimbusagustraeinrailsection.fotopic.net/

thebigmc · 31-12-2010 6:06pm

Hello, I'm an Architecture student, but I don't consider that a conflict of interest

I'm a Cycle commuter around Dublin and would like to see a widespread increase in cyclists and decrease in private car use across the city.

I've lived in Amsterdam and would like to see Dublin learning some bicycle related lessons from the Dutch, where everybody cycles a bicycle, whoever they are

I own a few bikes and I travel by rail and Dublin bus occasionally.

baileye · 04-01-2011 1:25pm

I am involved with Hit The Road

Hit The Road is a journey planner for Dublin, we search Dublin Bus, DART, LUAS, and we plan on having all forms of public transport available soon.

micka · 06-04-2011 12:19am

Operations and Finance Director at GoCar CarSharing Ltd. Ireland's only 'pay as you go' CarSharing company. Operating in both Dublin and Cork.

See www.GoCar.ie for more info.

Mike Newham.

Cookie_Monster · 06-04-2011 1:14pm

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

I thought I had posted here long ago but obviously not.

No conflict of interest. Work in accounting for a non transport industry.

Ex long term user of Dublin bus and odd time DART. Little need since I finished college and walk/cycle/drive everywhere.

Strong interest in DB operations, notably south Dublin, Dun Laoghaire and N11 corridor routes as well as IE.

Interest in most mechanical aspect of transport (buses, trains, ferries etc) as well as policy.

Model railway enthusiast, particularly IE stock.

oh, and I hate Trevor Patton, he's a stuck up, arrogant bastard even when just having a pint in the local :mad: (used to live in Dalkey)

Update: Newly Registered member of ITG

overshoot · 26-04-2011 4:18pm

occupation-student and a waiter/barman
views - bike faster in dublin, car faster everywhere else
no ties to any transport companies/campaigns

reggaeman · 01-05-2011 5:43pm

BusEireann driver. But hopefully it will be Privatetized and we will get a more professional Managment Team.

great1 · 06-05-2011 7:41pm

currently not employed, bored and trying to keep sane (fighting a losing battle)...anyone got a job for me?

Victor · 07-05-2011 5:43pm

great1 wrote: »

currently not employed, bored and trying to keep sane (fighting a losing battle)...anyone got a job for me?

Experience?

great1 · 07-05-2011 7:52pm

Victor wrote: »

Experience?

chance would be a fine thing!

EoghanGetthere · 30-05-2011 6:22pm

I develop GetThere.ie

Timetable information for major transit providers in Ireland. Carsharing and carpooling.

galwaycyclist · 02-06-2011 4:27pm

I work in IT for a very large multinational

I am a member of the Galway Cycling Campaign
I am a South of Ireland Rep for the Cyclists Touring Club
I am also an editorial board member of the Bicycle Helmet Research Foundation www.cyclehelmets.org
I am a member of the Army Reserve which precludes me from involvement in party politics
(I drive a red van when not cycling)

Blackvault · 19-06-2011 5:04pm

I'm a student, currently doing a Computer Science degree at Queen's Belfast.

Losty Dublin · 24-06-2011 1:14am

I never posted my colours to the mast here so.....

I'm a current working member of the RPSI and the Downpatrick and County Down Railwayl I am a member of the IRRS and I am also the current chairman of the Irish Heritage Railway Group, a group undertaking a study to examine suitable location/s and viability plans for potential preserved lines in Ireland.

My Dad was a inspector for Irish Rail while my brother in law is IR staff in the Whest of Ireland. I am a former taxi driver and a regular bus user and occasional Luas and train user.

Drimnagh Road · 04-08-2011 8:27pm

Diesel loco and hauled stock enthusiast. My hobby / interest in railways in Ireland purely was about the (previously interesting) fleet of loud locos and ramshackled stock they used to haul. I hate Irish Rail as a company.

I couldn't give a flying fiddlers about what railway lines have closed, are closing, and will close in Ireland. Once the modern plastic buses on rails came in to replace the 071s / 201s and mk3s that was the end for me..

Once a few lines remain open so I can continue to enjoy one or two railtours year that are hauled by 071s, I will be happy with that.

Run a little website called www.drimnagh-road.com, other than that, I'm not affilliated to any organisation connected with transport.

Niles · 07-08-2011 8:27pm

Working volunteer with RPSI (Dublin). Have ordinary membership with DCDR, IRRS and the ITG but no active involvement. Regular Bus Éireann user, sometime IÉ user but living near the Rosslare line that takes a bit of encouragement when you look at what the bus offers.

My younger self had an interest in "gricing" but not so much now. Don't worry I'm not one of these people who bemoans IÉ's deployment of railcars and thinks we should keep locos and carriages on everyday services just for the sake of it - far from it. Outside of preservation my main rail interests these days would be more from a consumer point of view than an enthusiast one.

keyzer.souze · 23-10-2011 11:34am

Im a Luas Tram Driver, and a reluctant member of Siptu. :rolleyes:

Arriva Trains Wales · 14-03-2012 9:08am

I am an employee of ATW, which has been verified by a moderator, however I do not work in Customer Relations or Marketing. My sole intention in posting here with this user name is to provide accurate information and correct facts from a position of genuine 'insider knowlege', rather than for any commercial gain for my employer. Indeed, it is probably in breach of company policy to engage in dialogue through this type of social media, however I felt it was important to clarify certain issues being raised by posters and the reasons behind them.

I have no intention of participating on this forum to promote any form of travel over any other, or any UK train operator over any other.

My main reason for following the transport and infrastructure sections on boards.ie is personal - I have only relatively recently moved from Ireland to the UK and still have a keen interest in what is going transport-wise on the other side of the Irish Sea.

Transport Fiend · 06-04-2012 11:40am

Occupation: Transport Consultant

Posts are purely of a personal nature and have no relation to the views or work of my employer. I just hope to give a little more insight into transport matters and keep abreast of Irish Transport Matters.

Bonus_Pack · 27-06-2012 12:32pm

Occupation: Civil engineer, working in consultancy (not on rail related project at present)
Memberships: ITG, IRRS, IRN, EI
Proprietor: Stationary Engine Spares (IRL)
Location: Adjacent to LJ/WD line between MP 40 and MP50

I am a stationary engine and railway enthusiast. I post as a private individual and do not represent or express the opinions of my employer. All my posts are my own personal opinions.

DixNeuf · 03-07-2012 12:11pm

Hi all,

No real vested interest other than that of a daily rail commuter. Subjected to the highs and lows of rail travel, alternately impressed by quality service and baffled by IR/IE behaviour.

Privatise · 09-07-2012 9:40pm

Hi, I've been on boards for a while under a different name. I have not participated in any meaningful way in this forum under that name.

However my company STS are taking BES and Bus Eireann to court to open up the Student Transport Scheme for private operators therefore I want to seperate my private messages and opinions from that of my business.

BES should read DES

cabincrewifly · 16-07-2012 9:59pm

I'm working with DAA

Interested in public transport and aviation

I'm a daily user of Bus Eireann (I know poor me) as I don't drive

Sligo Quay · 18-07-2012 9:18pm

Iv worked in shipping logistics for most of my life, lost my job in Bell lines when it went into liquidation, I now work for another shipping company which I prefer not to name, Iv worked for several since my departure from Bell, Im not her to talk shop and I don't walk on water, Iv an interest in the connection with rail, I tired of arrogant truckers who think they know everything and haven't a clue of their biggest threat, that is, if the railway ever get their act together, Im off for a pint.

The Idyll Race · 28-08-2012 11:48pm

I am a full time carer for my father, and am studying for an OU history degree. I have a lifelong interest in transport history, especially the canals and the railways and am a member of the IRRS, though I've rarely attended and have only spoken to a handful of people there. Avidly read the Journal though. No real interest in what pulls trains, moreso the social history and provision of services, and how the official vandalism of the system made it hugely expensive to restore services when wanted.

I use contemporary primary sources when working on a particular period, so am interested in spin which in retrospect turns out to be BS. Transport investment has had a lot of that but thankfully online newspaper access means that yesterday's spin can be proved to be today's spoof.

For ten years I was involved in local politics as an organiser and campaign manager and have an understanding what works in Irish local politics, and what doesn't. Nowadays no political affiliation.

Wote · 02-09-2012 1:34pm

I have worked in railway project management since the late 1980s for London Underground and now Network Rail.

Did attempt to join IE a few years back but never had a response from them.

Grandeeod · 03-10-2012 4:23pm

Long time reader of this forum and now member. I'm currently working abroad (in media) but retain a big interest in transport issues in Ireland. I'm not a member of any groups, but I have a keen interest in railway history and recent developments on the network.

Not very exciting. Sorry.:D

BALLHOPPER · 17-10-2012 12:11pm

Retired BE driver

Temp101 · 24-10-2012 5:03pm

Of relevance to transport is that I am a member of DCDR, IRRS, ITG and SRS.

Road12 · 24-10-2012 6:56pm

I am a member of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland

Judgement Day · 24-10-2012 8:00pm

Road12 wrote: »

I am an active volunteer for the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland

Funny this post clearly stated DCDR earlier on - not an easy 'mistake' to make. :rolleyes:

Judgement Day · 24-10-2012 8:10pm

Road12 wrote: »

I am a member of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland

So you've suddenly become inactive in the last few minutes?

Iolaire · 25-10-2012 11:46am

I should declare as a member/volunteer of both the ITG and DCDR.

seanmacc · 13-11-2012 11:03am

Been posting here a while without declaring my conflict of interest

I work in operations for one of the ferry companies that operates out of Dublin Port.

The Skulls · 16-12-2012 8:54pm

Am posting here as i feel I must clarify something, I've recently been mistaken/accused by another poster of being someone/something I'm not. I'm a regular bus user, occasionally use the train, mostly cycle. I'm not involved in transport & work as a forklift driver. I'm not a member of a trade union & have never been. I'm also not a huge fan of CIE but I just get in with it. To the poster who seems to think he knows who I am, reading some of your posts you are quite sad & need help. If you're an example of what drives a bus then I weep for CIE's future as you strike me as a bitter little man. However given the vitriol this toad has directed towards me I feel it best if I deactivate my account. Thanks for your help Victor. To the man whose name begins with M, I might not let this go.

Matthew Walker.

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