Malahide Via Duct to re-open next Monday

john-joe

bit of breaking news from ianrod eireann....

for anyone traveling along that route

dr.bollocko

Moved from AH

john-joe

dr.bollocko wrote: »

Moved from AH

Thanks & sorry

robbie_998

You forgot the linky

lostexpectation

hopefully the canoers will have checked the line for us by then

Beasty

I was at Malahide Marina this lunchtime and there was a locomotive that looked like it had just come across the viaduct - I presume it was testing the track

sneem-man

Don't forget your Life Jacket's :rolleyes:

milly4ever

does this mean the enterprise is running from then too? ah ok it is- brilliant news!
hope they are going to revise their fares! i heard they were going to be lowered to get people back onto the trains.

Nodster

Nice touch this morning for our 3 months inconvenience, they were handing out 1 X voucher per passenger for a return ticket to any station on the IR Network :cool:

robbie_998

its great to see things are finally getting back on ""track""

dcr22B

Nodster wrote: »

Nice touch this morning for our 3 months inconvenience, they were handing out 1 X voucher per passenger for a return ticket to any station on the IR Network :cool:

Nothing for us on the 33X :rolleyes:

Oobie

Nodster wrote: »

Nice touch this morning for our 3 months inconvenience, they were handing out 1 X voucher per passenger for a return ticket to any station on the IR Network :cool:

The voucher says it's for travel between 2 IE intercity stations and you have to exchange it at Connolly. Does Balbriggan count?

The leaflet also said they're launching special offers on the route and to see details on the website but I haven't been able to find any details, can anyone else?

dead air

Nodster wrote: »

Nice touch this morning for our 3 months inconvenience, they were handing out 1 X voucher per passenger for a return ticket to any station on the IR Network :cool:

Much appreciated, kudos to IR on this.

Rashers72

33X passengers received their's this evening.
While it is better then nothing, I would much rather have seen something like free family tickets for off peak use (especially over the weekends). Something along those lines.
I think most off the passenger's families have also suffered during the 3 months of disruption.
For Balbriggan to Donabate based passengers, I will also be interested to see what the special offers they refer to are , and especially those with existing monthly/annual tickets.
The intercity voucher can only be used between intercity stations, and not suburban stations. Also must be used by Jan 31st.

jthrppel

We were told in the bus that the new 33x will continue to run at 10 min intervals between 6.30 and 9 AM and 4 & 6 PM as it is now. The 5.35 PM regular 33x from Stephan's Green will stop running from Monday. Would be a great help for commuters to have the option for both full length commuting as well as to get to and from train stations.

sdanseo

Nodster wrote: »

Nice touch this morning for our 3 months inconvenience, they were handing out 1 X voucher per passenger for a return ticket to any station on the IR Network :cool:

In fairness at full price that's anything up to €100 odd to Cork, for example (think its about €36 if you buy online, each way, more at the station on the day)...

Beasty wrote: »

I was at Malahide Marina this lunchtime and there was a locomotive that looked like it had just come across the viaduct - I presume it was testing the track

Saw that from the other side as well, was just the donabate side or so it looked.

dcr22B

They actually used a full Tara Mines freight train (which would be heavier than any commuter train) and it passed.

As posted in a previous post, the 33X will stay in operation from 6.30am-7.30am (every 10 minutes) and 7.30am-9am (every 15 minutes) and ALL buses will operate to St. Stephen's Green.

Return journeys will be between 4pm-6pm (every 10 minutes).

The level of service will depend on the uptake by passengers.

Rail tickets will be accepted ONLY on this Monday and Tuesday, after that it's bus tickets or pay as you go.

Annoying for me as I have a rail only Taxsaver ticket that expires at the end of January so at this point in time, I won't be in a position to obtain a refund if I return it.

As a result, I'll be walking to Rush & Lusk station every morning to try and get fit while saving €8 on car parking fees (except when it rains of course).

dcr22B

My wife just told me that she was on another 33X this morning and the driver announced that the arrangements that I posted above are a trial basis of 1 week to assess volume of usage.

squonk

Dublin Bus have posted up times here: http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/News-Centre/Travel-News/Routes-33x-and-33d/

The driver this morning mentioned the extended 33X service on the way up the quays and said 'anyone who filled in the survey and peition from Rush, Lusk & Skerries, Fair play to you!!' and got a round of applause! Brilliant!

Beasty

A bit more info in the message I just received from Skerries CA:

33X Express Services from Skerries via Rush/Lusk and Dublin Port Tunnel to City Centre
For week commencing Monday 16th November, 33X buses will run every 10 minutes between 6.30am to 7.30am and from 7.30am to 9am buses will run every 15 minutes.
Return journeys from the city will run between 4pm to 6pm.
For the week commencing 23rd November 2009 the 33X bus will run at 6.30am, 6.45am, 7.00am, 7.15am and 7.30am.
Assessment of future needs of Express Buses
Over the next 2 weeks, Dublin Bus will be assessing the needs of future Express Buses to the city and the numbers of persons continuing to use the bus will determine the extent of continued services.

dcr22B

Nice one Beasty, will people from Skerries still use these buses or get back on the train as it'll only take half the time that the bus will take?

squonk

To be honest dcr22B I was doing a bit of calculation this morning for where I'm working... off Leeson St. Prior to the viaduct collapse, I'd leave the house about 7:20 or 7:25, get the 7:40 train to town, get off at Pearse at 8:20, and be in work for just before 8:40. right now, I'm leaving the house at 6:40, taking the 6:45 to Stepehn's green and am in work just before 8 so there isn't a large difference. In the evening I have to make it over to Custom House Quay which adds to the journey time. I might go back on the train in the evenings but if it's as packed as I think it's going to be with the new timetable, and those extra stops, then the bus does become an attractive alternative, even on the journey home.

lostexpectation

Railway commission to review viaduct
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/1113/breaking5.htm

ir still avoiding responsibilty

ragg

Can anyone explain whats going on with the 33x from now on? My rail pass is up in jan & i have to order a new one in a couple of weeks.
If the 33x is staying I will get bus and rail, but obviously not going to get a bus ticket if the 33x isn't staying.

Oobie

Can someone please make the bridge collapse again?

The train from Balbriggan took over an hour this morning compared to 25 minutes on the bus. I'm seriously considering driving into town (or to a dart station) from now on.

LaFleur

Oobie wrote: »

Can someone please make the bridge collapse again?

The train from Balbriggan took over an hour this morning compared to 25 minutes on the bus. I'm seriously considering driving into town (or to a dart station) from now on.

An hour ?! Why?

How was it for most others this morning?

Oobie

LaFleur wrote: »

An hour ?! Why?

How was it for most others this morning?

I really don't know. It stopped before rush & lusk for ages with no explanation from the driver and then crawled til just past Portmarnock where it stopped again for a while. I'm not looking forward to the journey home this evening.

Vico1612

From AA Roadwatch :

TRAVEL NEWS* *IRISH RAIL* There are 10min delays both ways on the northern commuter line due to signalling restrictions.


The M1 was pants this morning ... 55 mins from Balbriggan to the Port Tunnel :mad:

robbie_998

Vico1612 wrote: »

From AA Roadwatch :

TRAVEL NEWS* *IRISH RAIL* There are 10min delays both ways on the northern commuter line due to signalling restrictions.

I'd wrecking their just taking it easy going over the bridge ?

The Black Oil

Customers should note that, as is normal with all new track infrastructure, there will initially be a speed restriction on trains across the viaduct. This restriction will be at 25mph for a minimum of two weeks, and raised to 50mph for a further minimum of two weeks, following which line speeds will be increased to the normal levels of 90mph. This is standard practice, and these restrictions will not impact on the reliability of services.

Tucked away at the bottom of the press release.

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=559

dcr22B

ragg wrote: »

Can anyone explain whats going on with the 33x from now on? My rail pass is up in jan & i have to order a new one in a couple of weeks.
If the 33x is staying I will get bus and rail, but obviously not going to get a bus ticket if the 33x isn't staying.

As far as I know, they're trialing a rush hour only service on the 33X for two weeks to see what kind of uptake is given and they will decide from then.

Just to let you know that the inspector pointed out to me on Friday morning that drivers will only accept rail tickets for today and tomorrow only so I'll be going back to the train from Wednesday onwards.

ragg

I went back on the train this morning, butting have a good bus option is great. I really really hope they keep it up - i will buy a bus and rail pass if they do.
It'd just be a pain in the arse to add the bus option just for them to cancel the 33x again

dcr22B

ragg wrote: »

It'd just be a pain in the arse to add the bus option just for them to cancel the 33x again

Agreed, my rail ticket is up at the end of January and for an extra €7 a month, the option of a good reliable bus service would be well worth it.

Africa

Vico1612 wrote: »

From AA Roadwatch :

TRAVEL NEWS* *IRISH RAIL* There are 10min delays both ways on the northern commuter line due to signalling restrictions.


The M1 was pants this morning ... 55 mins from Balbriggan to the Port Tunnel :mad:

You did well! Took me over an hour and a half from Laytown!!

Really hope they keep the better bus service too!!

Khannie

LaFleur wrote: »

How was it for most others this morning?

Around 50 minutes from Skerries to Connolly alright. Plenty of seats though.

Beasty

Khannie wrote: »

Around 50 minutes from Skerries to Connolly alright. Plenty of seats though.

You missed a lovely cycle ride in this morning Khannie (40 kph headwind and torrential rain - have just about dried out in time for the return journey):)

Rashers72

There was a 'signal block' this morning between Skerries and Donabate. All services were delayed 10-25 minutes (don't mind AA Roadwatch with their 10 mins, although they did better then IE, who had no mention of it on their website).
Also the platform displays were still assuming only services to Donabate were running, so they were all wrong. No announcements either to inform passengers.
And finally, when I checked the IE website this morning (it's been so long I could not remember the departure times), I see they have removed all the suburban stations from the Dart and Suburban Realtime planner! Great idea. I rang IE to check same this afternoon, and they told me it never was there in the first place. I persisted, as I use this to check the real times (especially in the evening), and they said they would investigate.
Things had improved this evening, but all the displays were turned off, just like one of the days last week.

LeoB

I heard Barry Kenny on the radio today and I really got the impression he was spoofing. He was speaking about rust on some points. Dont know but every morning over the last 3 weeks I have seen trains going over the estuary at Rogerstown so its not as if all the tracks were out of use all the time.

Beats me how anyone can go back on a train where you will have people coughing and sneezing all over the place.

squonk

LeoB wrote: »

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Beats me how anyone can go back on a train where you will have people coughing and sneezing all over the place.

Agreed! The one thing I'll say about the bus is that it doesn't feel like some sort of medical experiment where you're bombarded with lots of sniffly people in close proximity to you in a poorly ventilated carriage. At times I've been sneezed on on the trains by idiots who couldn't grasp the simple idea that you've to put your hand up to your nose/mouth if & when you have a cold. I really have no desire to go back on the trains and am enjoying the bus so far. I hope it continues.

KC61

NOTE THAT THE 33D NOW OPERATES TO/FROM PORTRANE

From Monday 16th November to Friday 20th November the following times will operate on Routes 33x and 33d. The following week the service will be revised to take account of customer demand and revised times will be available here.

Updated 16th November 08:00.

33x Skerries/Rush & Lusk
Additional 33x services will operate Monday to Friday from Mourne View, Skerries via the M1 and the Port Tunnel to Tara Street DART Station/St. Stephen's Green. Return journeys will depart from Custom House Quay.

Monday to Friday
From Mourne View (Skerries, via Rush & Lusk) to Tara St. DART Station
06:30s, 06:40s, 06:50s, 07:00s,
07:10s, 07:20s, 07:30s, 07:45,
08:00, 08:15, 08:30, 08:45,
09:00.
s - To St. Stephen's Green

From Custom House Quay to Skerries/Rush & Lusk
07:50, 16:00, 16:15, 16:30,
16:40, 16:50, 17:00, 17:10,
17:20, 17:30, 17:40, 17:50,
18:00.

Route 33d – Seaview Portrane via Donabate to Tara Street DART Station
This service will operate Monday to Friday from Seaview Portrane via Donabate, the M1 and the Port Tunnel to Tara Street DART Station.

Monday to Friday
From Seaview Portrane
07:10, 07:30, 07:50, 08:10.

From Custom House Quay
17:00, 17:20, 17:40, 18:00.

Victor

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=575

"Thank You" Northern Line Commuter & Intercity Promotion by Marketing Department

Iarnród Éireann is pleased to announce special fares to mark the reopening of the Northern line and the resumption of Cross Border Enterprise services from Monday 23rd November 2009 to Sunday 3rd January 2010 Inclusive.

Intercity: Intercity Dublin Connolly to Belfast
* €20 Adult Day Return
* €50 Family Day Return tickets (up to 2 Adults & up to 4 Children may travel on this ticket)

Intercity: Drogheda/Dundalk to Belfast
* €10 Adult Day Return fare from Drogheda/ Dundalk to Belfast

Commuter: Dublin/ Drogheda/ Dundalk
* €10 Adult Day Return fare is available between Dublin Connolly and Dundalk including all intermediary stations in both directions. No time or exclusion days of travel.

The "small print" (Terms & conditions):
* These fares are available from relevant booking offices and station Ticket Vending Machines from Monday, 23rd November.
* These promotional fares are available all day every day – no ’time’ or ‘day of travel’ restrictions apply.
* Intercity fares are also available online or on telesales 1850 366 222.

Iarnród Éireann apologises to customers for the disruption caused since 21st August to services on this route.

We very much appreciate the patience, understanding and co-operation of customers during this time, particularly with regard to the alternative services provided.

milly4ever

Intercity: Intercity Dublin Connolly to Belfast
* €20 Adult Day Return

and translink are doing the same for £7.50 :rolleyes: