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Ennis Limerick rail line

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  • #122
    Poxyshamrock
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    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.



  • #123
    seekers
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    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



  • #124
    Pete_Cavan
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122497135#Comment_122497135

    I don't think renewal equates to replacement.



  • #125
    Paddico
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    Is this to sort the flooding?



  • #126
    Tiernster7
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122498469#Comment_122498469

    No bridge near the area that floods.



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  • #127
    Paddico
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    Fair enough 🙄



  • #128
    seekers
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    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



  • #129
    seekers
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    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.



  • #130
    seekers
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    Anyone know where the works took place over the weekend?



  • #131
    Tiernster7
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    Diggers were in place at Clarecastle train station certainly



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  • #132
    seekers
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    A lot of discussion on capacity enhancements for the Ennis line at the Limerick Rail forum last week



  • #133
    Geuze
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    I presume this includes a passing loop in Sixmilebridge?



  • #134
    seekers
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    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



  • #135
    Cookiemunster
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 13,630 Mod ✭✭✭✭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.



  • #136
    seekers
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    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



  • #137
    Tiernster7
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    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



  • #138
    seekers
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    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?



  • #139
    Tiernster7
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    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



  • #140
    seekers
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    What bridge replacement works are planned for this month?



  • #141
    breezy1985
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124452686#Comment_124452686

    I can't see anything specifically about a bridge in the engineering works notification on Irishrail but at a guess it's the road bridge at Hartigans Hill, Moyross.



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  • #142
    seekers
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    Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May

    Due to Engineering Works between Limerick and Ennis on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May, the following service alterations and amendments will take place:

    Saturday 16th May

    • 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 06.49 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 09.10 from Limerick to Sixmilebridge and Ennis, train departing at 10.00 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 14.10 from Limerick to Sixmilebridge and Ennis, train departing at 15.03 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 19.12 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 20.30 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

    Sunday 17th May

    • 06.50 Limerick to Ennis will be bus transfers direct from Limerick to Ennis, second bus transfer from Limerick to Sixmilebridge and Ennis
    • 07.40 Ennis to Limerick will be bus transfers direct from Ennis to Limerick, second bus transfer departing at 07.30 from Ennis to Sixmilebridge and Limerick


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