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Has the Cork line always been this bumpy?!

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  • 02-04-2024 9:45am
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    RetroEncabulator
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    I haven't taken the train in a long time and wow … bouncing all over the place in 1st class.

    Can't even type. So much for the idea of getting some work done.

    I know these things had a judder / bumping up and down issue but this is crazy.



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    L1011
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058344596/has-the-cork-line-always-been-this-bumpy

    My experience is some Mk4 trainsets are worse than others. Also, the First Class seat can bounce itself slightly - and are currently being upgraded, so maybe try a different seat if there are others open?



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    RetroEncabulator
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    I think maybe I'm getting too used to TGVs, but I don't remember this train being quite as bad as this before.

    Quite honestly though, my plan was to work this morning and this is a complete joke. Giving up - really can't type.

    It would be significantly smoother on a bus.



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    z80CPU
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    Bumpy ride was the case de riguer on the Westport trains in years gone by particularly around Roscommon

    Less now am led tobiece



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    RetroEncabulator
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    I really don't know how we get stuff like this so badly wrong. It's not like a train service you'd expect in Western Europe.

    Having the coach doors jammed open at either end also doesn't exactly help with the noise / comfort air con.

    Maybe just market it as a rollercoster?

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    RetroEncabulator
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    I would just add there’s a rather unpleasant aroma of hot brakes every time the train slows / stops ⚙️💨



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