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Oranmore train station car parking

  • 21-01-2019 9:20pm
    #1
    Ash77
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi,
    Just wondering can anyone advise on how busy Oranmore train station gets in the morning with regard to parking etc. I will be commuting from Ennis to work in Galway city centre during the week and was hoping to park in Oranmore train station and get train into city centre.

    So main questions are
    1.What time does carpark usually fill up,are there many spaces?
    2. Does anyone do this currently and can advise whether this is feasible(i.e) are trains usually on time etc?
    3.Closing time and daily parking charge?

    Many thanks for any advice


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    A colleague gets the train from Ennis to Galway daily, but has a stupidly long commute time due to the time table.

    I know Oranmore station doesn't charge for parking at the moment but that is under review so who knows if it will continue


  • #3
    CrowdedHouse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,868 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    The OH gets the 8:30 train she always gets a parking spot.

    The trains are on time and it's only 7 mins. to Galway.

    No charge for parking, don't know if/when it closes.

    Seven Worlds will Collide



  • #4
    what_traffic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,002 ✭✭✭what_traffic


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I know Oranmore station doesn't charge for parking at the moment but that is under review so who knows if it will continue

    Yup covered here
    https://connachttribune.ie/concerns-paid-parking-on-the-cards-for-oranmore-train-station-users/
    A sure sign that Oranmore station is heavily used.
    Pity its so far away from the village itself, area around it will be developed in time though.


  • #5
    Whereisgalway
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭Whereisgalway


    what_traffic wrote: »
    Yup covered here
    https://connachttribune.ie/concerns-paid-parking-on-the-cards-for-oranmore-train-station-users/
    A sure sign that Oranmore station is heavily used.
    Pity its so far away from the village itself, area around it will be developed in time though.

    Only with more and more houses estates if the current trend out there continues. Planners need to have a bit of forward thinking


  • #6
    Whereisgalway
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    what_traffic wrote: »
    Yup covered here
    https://connachttribune.ie/concerns-paid-parking-on-the-cards-for-oranmore-train-station-users/
    A sure sign that Oranmore station is heavily used.
    Pity its so far away from the village itself, area around it will be developed in time though.

    Only with more and more houses estates if the current trend out there continues. Planners need to have a bit of forward thinking


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  • #7
    Mrs OBumble
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    Whereisgalway wrote: »
    Only with more and more houses estates if the current trend out there continues. Planners need to have a bit of forward thinking

    What else do you think should be going in there?


  • #8
    Mr_A
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 501 ✭✭✭Mr_A


    Used to do a daily pickup and dropoff there and have never seen the car park completely full. So unless it changed since last May or thereabouts you should be grand on space.


  • #9
    reap-a-rat
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    I was there Thursday last week. I arrived around 9:45 and the place was jammed. All the actual car parking spaces were full so cars were parked in the bus parking and along the sides and in the bike lane out towards the road. But I have no idea at what time it fills up. I got the 18:10 train back, and a lot of the cars were gone at that stage.


  • #10
    Storm 10
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    Passed the train station in Oranmore yesterday morning at around 10am and the cars were nearly out to the main road, it was packed I never seen that before


  • #11
    what_traffic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,002 ✭✭✭what_traffic


    reap-a-rat wrote: »
    I was there Thursday last week. I arrived around 9:45 and the place was jammed. All the actual car parking spaces were full so cars were parked in the bus parking and along the sides and in the bike lane out towards the road. But I have no idea at what time it fills up. I got the 18:10 train back, and a lot of the cars were gone at that stage.

    If this kind of behavior is happening and parking is occurring in un-designated spaces, then they will definitely bring in Car Parking Charges. Guaranteed


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  • #12
    reap-a-rat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭reap-a-rat


    what_traffic wrote: »
    If this kind of behavior is happening and parking is occurring in un-designated spaces, then they will definitely bring in Car Parking Charges. Guaranteed

    I'd say if they bring in charges, the car park will empty out and people will park on the road instead. Or else won't use the train and will instead contribute more to the traffic chaos in town.


  • #13
    what_traffic
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    reap-a-rat wrote: »
    I'd say if they bring in charges, the car park will empty out and people will park on the road instead. Or else won't use the train and will instead contribute more to the traffic chaos in town.

    Perhaps, but doubt it. Irish Rail have form at other locations when demand like this occurs. Still have to pay for car parking if you drive at a snails pace into Galway City Centre. Its all about time saving. May shift the problem onto Galway County Council if parking occurs on the Coast Road, but they will probably action on this as well + they currently manage the existing car park(http://www.irishrail.ie/travel-information/oranmore. Might put focus on providing shuttle service from Oranmore to the Station itself to coincide with the train timetable?


  • #14
    IBrows89
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭IBrows89


    I think after 9am it gets very full and people park all over the place.

    As for opening times it's open 24/7 as far as I know, I've never seen and gate or fence blocking the entrance and pass it nearly every day.


  • #15
    what_traffic
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    what_traffic wrote: »
    May shift the problem onto Galway County Council if parking occurs on the Coast Road, but they will probably action on this as well + they currently manage the existing car park(http://www.irishrail.ie/travel-information/oranmore.

    Car Park Details
    Owned & Operated = Galway County Council
    Spaces = 140
    Operating Hours: 24hrs
    Disabled Parking: Yes
    Rates: Free (at present)

    Electric Car Charging Service: Yes

    Taxi (services and rank)
    Search Eircom PhonebookOnline

    Bus Services
    www.dublinbus.ie and www.buseireann.ie

    Bikes
    Yes, bike racks available


  • #16
    Ash77
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Ash77


    Thanks for all the replies,has put my mind at ease a bit now regarding the commute and parking. Plan to be there before 8 so parking hopefully shouldn't be an issue based on info.

    I hope they don't introduce carpark charges in future as it will just be counter productive leading to more cars on the road.

    But this is Ireland so who knows.


  • #17
    bobbyss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,263 ✭✭✭bobbyss


    what_traffic wrote:
    A sure sign that Oranmore station is heavily used. Pity its so far away from the village itself, area around it will be developed in time though.


    Yes that's a real pity just like Ballinasloe. For people who don't drive and everyone else in fact it would have been great to be able just to pop off a train and you are there. It woukd hzve increased business for sure. I am sure there are reasons why they didn't do that when constructing.


  • #18
    BIGT4464
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 191 ✭✭BIGT4464


    Would you not get a bike? A fold-able e bike maybe, Oranmore is practically in the city already. You could park in the village.


  • #19
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,084 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    BIGT4464 wrote: »
    Would you not get a bike? A fold-able e bike maybe, Oranmore is practically in the city already. You could park in the village.

    Where exactly in the village do you recommend for all day parking???


  • #20
    bobbyss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,263 ✭✭✭bobbyss


    Mrs OBumble wrote:
    Where exactly in the village do you recommend for all day parking???


    Don't know Oranmore very well but I think there's some kind of all weather pitch near the library. Is that public parking near there? There's a small housing estate in the middle of the village that can be accessed I think from the Village or that by pass on the other side. You could park there all day. Unless it's like a Foster Court type set up;which I don't really understand as it's publically accessible.


  • #21
    stampydmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭stampydmonkey


    There's plenty of places to park in the village for free. On the street, in the parking in front and behind the astro pitch. The community centre. Any of the industral estates or housing estates


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  • #22
    flazio
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    Parking all day in an estate where you don't live or centre where you don't buy anything or work in is a pretty douchebag thing to do. Oranmore centre is pretty hard enough to navigate without every inch of footpath mounted with cars.


  • #23
    bobbyss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,263 ✭✭✭bobbyss


    flazio wrote:
    Parking all day in an estate where you don't live or centre where you don't buy anything or work in is a pretty douchebag thing to do. Oranmore centre is pretty hard enough to navigate without every inch of footpath mounted with cars.


    Footpath mounted parking is illegal I think. If you are allowed to park in an estate and there are simply no other places to park what are you supposed to do?


  • #24
    what_traffic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,002 ✭✭✭what_traffic


    This thread has gone a bit off topic re parking in Oranmore village- why the current Oranmore Train Station Car Park is overflowing with cars (it has 140 spaces) should be the starting point. Where are the people coming from that park cars there should be the first question?


  • #25
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,084 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    what_traffic wrote: »
    This thread has gone a bit off topic re parking in Oranmore village- why the current Oranmore Train Station Car Park is overflowing with cars (it has 140 spaces) should be the starting point. Where are the people coming from that park cars there should be the first question?

    I know one who comes from outside Gort and catches the train for the one stop into town. Another from a similar area is thinking about parking there and cycling to Parkmore (not doing it yet, still considering it).

    This carpark is effectively the city's ONLY operational park and ride location - and is functioning well at this role despite the minimal offering on the Ride side!


  • #26
    BIGT4464
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 191 ✭✭BIGT4464


    what_traffic wrote: »
    This thread has gone a bit off topic re parking in Oranmore village- why the current Oranmore Train Station Car Park is overflowing with cars (it has 140 spaces) should be the starting point. Where are the people coming from that park cars there should be the first question?

    A bit alright. This guy should be able to get the train from Ennis, if this was a joined up place, but it is not. Council's should do more for park&rides, but they dont bother.


  • #27
    what_traffic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,002 ✭✭✭what_traffic


    https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/call-for-tiered-parking-at-oranmore-train-station/

    "
    A councillor is calling for tiered car parking at Oranmore Train Station due to the lack of spaces at the site.
    "


  • #28
    Whereisgalway
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    what_traffic wrote: »
    https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/call-for-tiered-parking-at-oranmore-train-station/

    "
    A councillor is calling for tiered car parking at Oranmore Train Station due to the lack of spaces at the site.
    "

    This problem was foreseen before the station was built but they decided to do nothing about it


  • #29
    thesandeman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,759 ✭✭✭✭thesandeman


    Whereisgalway wrote: »
    This problem was foreseen before the station was built but they decided to do nothing about it

    Who's they?


  • #30
    Whereisgalway
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭Whereisgalway


    thesandeman wrote: »
    Who's they?

    Planners, consultants etcs


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  • #31
    Mrs OBumble
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    Whereisgalway wrote: »
    This problem was foreseen before the station was built but they decided to do nothing about it

    At that point it was a risk, not a problem. If they'd built a multi-story carpark, there would have been a risk of it being vastly underused, and a waste of money.


  • #32
    what_traffic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,002 ✭✭✭what_traffic


    Whereisgalway wrote: »
    This problem was foreseen before the station was built but they decided to do nothing about it

    Other option is to start charging for parking so additional parking services like this can be added?


  • #33
    Whereisgalway
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭Whereisgalway


    Mrs OBumble wrote: »
    At that point it was a risk, not a problem. If they'd built a multi-story carpark, there would have been a risk of it being vastly underused, and a waste of money.

    Been conservative and covering ones backside is one of the reasons the city is gridlocked


  • #34
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Whereisgalway wrote: »
    Been conservative and covering ones backside is one of the reasons the city is gridlocked

    There's no votes in being proactive


  • #35
    what_traffic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,002 ✭✭✭what_traffic


    Deleted User wrote: »
    There's no votes in being proactive

    True.
    Obvious place to start would be a shuttle bus from station to Oranmore village.
    On average have about 13/14 services from Galway Ceannt to Oranmore and vice-versa.


  • #36
    LadyMayBelle
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    Best course of action when people park right on and over the accessible path-road crossings? Drives me nuts... especially do when there is space (which happens!). It's downright ignorant and lazy.


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  • #37
    biko
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    LadyMayBelle wrote: »
    Best course of action when people park right on and over the accessible path-road crossings?
    Post pics here Read the rules in the OP first.


  • #38
    what_traffic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,002 ✭✭✭what_traffic


    what_traffic wrote: »
    Other option is to start charging for parking so additional parking services like this can be added?

    https://connachttribune.ie/council-considers-charging-for-train-station-carpark-500/
    "
    Pay parking could be coming down the track for spaces at Oranmore train station – with County Council officials warning that the introduction of a charge may be the only way to fund additional spaces at the frequently over-subscribed car park.
    "


  • #39
    gordongekko
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    what_traffic wrote: »
    https://connachttribune.ie/council-considers-charging-for-train-station-carpark-500/
    "
    Pay parking could be coming down the track for spaces at Oranmore train station – with County Council officials warning that the introduction of a charge may be the only way to fund additional spaces at the frequently over-subscribed car park.
    "
    What's it got to do with the council. Surely Irish rail own the car park?


  • #40
    what_traffic
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    gordongekko wrote: »
    What's it got to do with the council. Surely Irish rail own the car park?
    Strange one alright but it is actually Galway County Council that are the proud owners. I don't know the back story why that is.


  • #41
    Whereisgalway
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭Whereisgalway


    what_traffic wrote: »
    Strange one alright but it is actually Galway County Council that are the proud owners. I don't know the back story why that is.

    When they price people off the train & irish rail loose tickets will they drop the service


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  • #42
    what_traffic
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    Whereisgalway wrote: »
    When they price people off the train & irish rail loose tickets will they drop the service

    All depends on the old Supply and Demand. Other logical option of course is to encourage people to get to Oranmore station using different methods. Can they improve the Walking and Cycling experience of getting to and from the Station from Oranmore. Bus services to and from the Station?


  • #43
    Don Juan II
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭Don Juan II


    what_traffic wrote: »
    Can they improve the Walking and Cycling experience of getting to and from the Station from Oranmore.

    There are plans for a cycle path from the village to the station.
    https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/major-investment-into-oranmores-cycle-and-pathway-infrastructure/

    At the moment, there isn't even street lighting all the way from the village to the station. In winter, the path is very dark


  • #44
    what_traffic
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    Don Juan II wrote: »
    At the moment, there isn't even street lighting all the way from the village to the station. In winter, the path is very dark
    Ya providing street lights would be a good first step.


  • #45
    Laviski
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    have said in another thread,

    Oranmore 410 should be servicing this station.


  • #46
    Mrs OBumble
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    Ye are all assuming that the majority of people who use Oranmore station actually live in Oranmore village.

    I think that is unlikely: most are probably living in rural house, not within walking distance or within safe cycling pathways of the station. Abd some will be the bus-service refuses from Oranhill

    People who live in the village already have access to the 404 bus, which goes to useful places that the train doesn't, eg GMIT, Galway Clinic, NUIG.


  • #47
    what_traffic
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    Mrs OBumble wrote: »
    Ye are all assuming that the majority of people who use Oranmore station actually live in Oranmore village.
    Your assuming that we are all assuming.


  • #48
    Kingp35
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    Mrs OBumble wrote: »
    Ye are all assuming that the majority of people who use Oranmore station actually live in Oranmore village.

    I think that is unlikely: most are probably living in rural house, not within walking distance or within safe cycling pathways of the station. Abd some will be the bus-service refuses from Oranhill

    People who live in the village already have access to the 404 bus, which goes to useful places that the train doesn't, eg GMIT, Galway Clinic, NUIG.

    I'm not sure what your point is here? Even if the majority are from more rural areas, a good footpath with adequate lighting is the absolute minimum that should be in place from the village to the train station. Also we should be trying to get people out of their cars so a good cycle path is a great idea.


  • #49
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,084 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    Kingp35 wrote: »
    I'm not sure what your point is here? Even if the majority are from more rural areas, a good footpath with adequate lighting is the absolute minimum that should be in place from the village to the train station. Also we should be trying to get people out of their cars so a good cycle path is a great idea.

    Agree there should be a footpath and lighting, on principle.

    But it's a red herring for most from the village, because it's is well-served by the bus. (Agreed the frequency could double what it is currently - am sure that will come as usage grows.) It's too far for most to walk. And if people cycle that far, they may as well cycle in to town. So better to put the resources into cycle paths overall.


  • #50
    Kingp35
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    Mrs OBumble wrote: »
    Agree there should be a footpath and lighting, on principle.

    But it's a red herring for most from the village, because it's is well-served by the bus. (Agreed the frequency could double what it is currently - am sure that will come as usage grows.) It's too far for most to walk. And if people cycle that far, they may as well cycle in to town. So better to put the resources into cycle paths overall.

    The train doesn't just go to Galway City. People would also be commuting in the other direction. I live in the village and travel to Dublin a lot (I'm a Dub!) and I always walk or cycle to the train station. The coast road badly needs a decent cycle track and good lights. I don't see the point in having a train station if the infrastructure to get there isn't up to scratch.


  • #51
    bobbyss
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    Kingp35 wrote:
    The train doesn't just go to Galway City. People would also be commuting in the other direction. I live in the village and travel to Dublin a lot (I'm a Dub!) and I always walk or cycle to the train station. The coast road badly needs a decent cycle track and good lights. I don't see the point in having a train station if the infrastructure to get there isn't up to scratch.


    Last time I was on that road it seemed to be in bad condition. Potholes and bumps. Any improvement?


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