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Why was Dublin tram network dismantled?

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  • #32
    dermo88
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    It lead to a safety assessment, audit, and a decision was made to retain the network after the Knockcroghery derailment. The condition of the infrastructure was regarded as unacceptable. Therefore, it had to be completely renewed and replaced.


  • #33
    JupiterKid
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    On the subject of the old Dublin tram lines, can anyone tell me if the old style street lamp standards you see on some roads - like the Conyngham and Chapelizod Roads - were these parts of the tram electric line pylons?


  • #34
    Victor
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    I don't know. A lot of the current lamp posts around the city are imitation, not originals. I imagine they might have the suspension bracket still if they are originals.


  • #35
    lord lucan
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    As far as i'm aware the "poles" down conygham rd and the chapelizod road are the last remnants of the old tramway systems pylons that carried the o.h.l.e.,i've no link but only the infinite wisdom of my father and he's rarely wrong;)


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