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  • 28-10-2014 2:35pm
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    wicklowwonder
    Registered Users Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭


    Regularly travel on the 9pm train to Cork on a Friday evening. I have never had any problems booking etc. Went to book today for this Friday and I see it is sold out? No idea why? Maybe there is something on in Cork or something?

    Anyway my question is do they release all seats via web or could I turn up Friday and book a seat? I have never seen this before.

    Thanks


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    LXFlyer
    Registered Users Posts: 17,542 ✭✭✭✭LXFlyer


    No it's unlikely to be sold out - it's probably down to issues with whatever train is supposed to operate it. Keep an eye on the website as it could be a temporary issue.

    You can certainly book on the day at the station.


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    wicklowwonder
    Registered Users Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭wicklowwonder


    lxflyer wrote: »
    No it's unlikely to be sold out - it's probably down to issues with whatever train is supposed to operate it. Keep an eye on the website as it could be a temporary issue.

    You can certainly book on the day at the station.

    Thanks!


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    wicklowwonder
    Registered Users Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭wicklowwonder


    One other question. How much am I likely to pay booking on the day at the station? Dublin to Cork or even Dublin to Thurles which will be cheaper would work as I can get a lift from Thurles.

    Thanks


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    LXFlyer
    Registered Users Posts: 17,542 ✭✭✭✭LXFlyer


    Booking office fares are here:
    http://www.irishrail.ie/fares-and-tickets/dublin-cork


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    goingnowhere
    Registered Users Posts: 4,132 ✭✭✭goingnowhere


    Showing sold out which is different that the not available

    Its down as an 5 car ICR

    Not many seats left on the 20:00 either


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    Judgement Day
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    Funny how trains in the 1970s, 1980s and 1980s comprising of Laminates, MkIIs or MkIIIs were never sold out....:rolleyes:


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    LXFlyer
    Registered Users Posts: 17,542 ✭✭✭✭LXFlyer


    The 21:00 is bookable again - it may have been a change of train type.


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    LXFlyer
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    goingnowhere wrote: »
    Showing sold out which is different that the not available

    Its down as an 5 car ICR

    Not many seats left on the 20:00 either



    They use that symbol sometimes when there is a set swap involved.


    There is no 20:00 service.


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,241 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Judgement Day wrote: »
    Funny how trains in the 1970s, 1980s and 1980s comprising of Laminates, MkIIs or MkIIIs were never sold out....:rolleyes:

    In fairness, there wasn't the current frequency or choice of services either. In the 1980s-1990s, I remember having to stand in the vestibule for many a journey - or even having to share the toilet cubicle. :eek:


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    wicklowwonder
    Registered Users Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭wicklowwonder


    Again this train is showing as not bookable for Friday 19th December. I have emailed Irish Rail again but it is very strange.

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    devnull
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 11,584 Mod ✭✭✭✭devnull


    Last Friday before Christmas, seems like a good bet it's very very busy.


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    wicklowwonder
    Registered Users Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭wicklowwonder


    devnull wrote: »
    Last Friday before Christmas, seems like a good bet it's very very busy.

    But the 6 or 7pm trains still have loads of space, unlikely. I use this line a lot and I have seen the 6pm and/or 7pm sold out but never the 9pm.


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    LXFlyer
    Registered Users Posts: 17,542 ✭✭✭✭LXFlyer


    As before, it sounds like a problem with the set/booking engine.

    Drop them an email or give them a buzz.


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    wicklowwonder
    Registered Users Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭wicklowwonder


    Thanks guys, it's booking again now.


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