Ennis Limerick rail line

Poxyshamrock

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122146067#Comment_122146067

You'd imagine a passing loop would have to form part of the plan. It would allow for an increase in services along the line as you could schedule a Limerick-bound train and Ennis-bound train to meet there and pass each other. Will be interesting to see location. I imagine it will be adjacent to proposed private hospital and housing.

seekers

I see thet there's a bridge replacement planned for ther Ennis to Limerick Line in September

Saturday 21st September	Limerick to Ennis	Bridge renewal	Limerick to Ennis, Limerick to Galway

Pete_Cavan

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122497135#Comment_122497135

I don't think renewal equates to replacement.

Paddico

Is this to sort the flooding?

Tiernster7

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122498469#Comment_122498469

No bridge near the area that floods.

Paddico

Fair enough 🙄

seekers

21st September

Due to Engineering Works between Limerick and Ennis on Saturday 21st September, the following service alterations and amendments will take place:

05:55 Limerick to Galway will be bus transfers direct from Limerick to Ennis, second bus transfer from Limerick to Sixmilebridge and Ennis, train departing at 06:49hrs from Ennis to Galway

08:40 Limerick to Ennis will be bus transfers direct from Limerick to Ennis, second bus transfer from Limerick to Sixmilebridge and Ennis

09:20 Limerick to Galway will be bus transfers direct from Limerick to Ennis, second bus transfer departing at 09:10hrs from Limerick to Sixmilebridge and Ennis, train departing at 10:00hrs from Ennis to Galway

12:30 Limerick to Ennis will be bus transfers direct from Limerick to Ennis, second bus transfer from Limerick to Sixmilebridge and Ennis

14:20 Limerick to Galway will be bus transfers direct from Limerick to Ennis, second bus transfer departing at 14:10hrs from Limerick to Sixmilebridge and Ennis, train departing at 15:02hrs from Ennis to Galway

16:30 Limerick to Ennis will be bus transfers direct from Limerick to Ennis, second bus transfer from Limerick to Sixmilebridge and Ennis

18:05 Limerick to Galway will be bus transfers direct from Limerick to Ennis, second bus transfer from Limerick to Sixmilebridge and Ennis, train departing at 19:12hrs from Ennis to Galway

19:50 Limerick to Galway will be bus transfers direct from Limerick to Ennis, second bus transfer from Limerick to Sixmilebridge and Ennis, train departing at 20:30hrs from Ennis to Galway

20:30 Limerick to Ennis will be bus transfers direct from Limerick to Ennis, second bus transfer from Limerick to Sixmilebridge and Ennis

06:50 Ennis to Limerick will be bus transfers direct from Ennis to Limerick, second bus transfer from Ennis to Sixmilebridge and Limerick

06:15 Galway to Limerick will operate to Ennis only, bus transfers direct from Ennis to Limerick, second bus transfer from Ennis to Sixmilebridge and Limerick

10:00 Ennis to Limerick will be bus transfers direct from Ennis to Limerick, second bus transfer from Ennis to Sixmilebridge and Limerick

10:25 Galway to Limerick will operate to Ennis only, bus transfers direct from Ennis to Limerick, second bus transfer from Ennis to Sixmilebridge and Limerick

13:25 Ennis to Limerick will be bus transfers direct from Ennis to Limerick, second bus transfer from Ennis to Sixmilebridge and Limerick

13:45 Galway to Limerick will operate to Ennis only, bus transfers direct from Ennis to Limerick, second bus transfer from Ennis to Sixmilebridge and Limerick

17:25 Ennis to Limerick will be bus transfers direct from Ennis to Limerick, second bus transfer from Ennis to Sixmilebridge and Limerick

17:52 Galway to Limerick will operate to Ennis only, bus transfers direct from Ennis to Limerick, second bus transfer from Ennis to Sixmilebridge and Limerick

21:10 Ennis to Limerick will be bus transfers direct from Ennis to Limerick, second bus transfer from Ennis to Sixmilebridge and Limerick

seekers

Details of the developments planned for the Ennis line

https://www.clare.fm/news/irish-rail-unveils-plans-double-frequency-ennis-routes/#:~:text=Iarnr%C3%B3d%20Eireann%20has%20unveiled%20its,Ennis%20to%20Limerick%20rail%20line.

seekers

Anyone know where the works took place over the weekend?

Tiernster7

Diggers were in place at Clarecastle train station certainly

seekers

A lot of discussion on capacity enhancements for the Ennis line at the Limerick Rail forum last week

Geuze

I presume this includes a passing loop in Sixmilebridge?

seekers

I think that would be just about it. There used be one in Ballycar up until a good few years ago. All trace was removed when the line was relayed in the early 2000s

Cookiemunster

Are the any written reports on what was discussed at the rail forum? There was plenty of media about it before it happened, but I've heard nothing since.

seekers

I found this article today

https://clareherald.com/news/transport/significant-investment-in-limerick-to-galway-rail-services/?sfnsn=mo&fbclid=IwY2xjawI1pClleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdiWkv2oRXEtYgyyQ4e4UDAg33NIzzuJk34tm-rrBrUGUpnDRcTuSX6Xfg_aem_w-h1JqBk7BrI-1CK3wEEIA

Tiernster7

https://www.clare.fm/news/20-increase-in-use-of-ennis-to-limerick-rail-service/

Some other details about where passing loops would be Sixmilebridge not included , but what they are looking at doing seems sensible as it involves using land they own to get a quicker result

seekers

I'm wondering about how useful a passing loop at Clarecastle would be as its so close to Ennis.

No mention of Sixmilebridge in this either. One was proposed for there years ago but held uo until the signaling in limerick was upgraded.

Any chance of Ballycar?

Tiernster7

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123243437#Comment_123243437

Audio piece mentions Crusheen, Cratloe and Clarecastle for passing loops and Sixmilebridge for a platform extension.

It mentions Ballycar as a separate project progressing.

AAs much as Clarecastle is close to Ennis I think it's the combination of both that provide the answer. Target is modest too, 1 per hour