DART line to reopen on Thurs 19 Feb

loyatemu

Rock fall has closed the line:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055477881

loyatemu

and the news gets worse:

"The line will remain closed for the remainder of this week at the very least, with a much longer closure possible."

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/travel_alerts.asp?action=view&news_id=467

Johnc72

Lengthy closure expected of Bray to Greystones line, due to rockfall at Bray Head by Corporate Communications

UPDATE: 10.00hrs, 3rd February 2009

Iarnród Éireann advises customers that DART services to Greystones, and Gorey Commuter and Rosslare Intercity services, face disruption due to the closure of the rail line between Bray and Greystones.

This closure is required due to rockfall close to the entrance of the first tunnel on Bray Head, which has the potential to fall on the rail line.

Due to this, and the instability of the cliff face above the rail line, it is expected that this disruption will continue for a significant period of time. The line will remain closed for the remainder of this week at the very least, with a much longer closure possible. It is expected further estimates will be confirmed later today.

loyatemu

further bad news on this - better get used to taking the bus....

Bray-Greystones rockfall

A significant amount of rock has fallen near the entrance to the first tunnel on Bray Head. Support wire nets have been damaged, and the area remains high risk, with the potential for further falls from the cliff face.

A team of experts are assessing the situation, to ensure materials can be removed without dangers to workers involved, and to enable the line is made safe for the operation of trains as soon as possible.

However, given the hazards involved, it is expected that this section will remain closed for a number of weeks.

future_plans

This might go in the sticky?

http://www.irishrail.ie/contact_us/improve_stations.asp

Irish Rail want suggestions on improvements to their stations. How about one that is serviced by Darts and Trains for starters? I have take the opportunity to let them know exactly what I think of their reaction to the rock fall on Bray head.

loyatemu

from Irishrail.ie

Gorey & Rosslare rail disruption continues until Monday; Bray-Greystones closed up to Wednesday by Corporate Communications

UPDATE: 14.45hrs, 12th February 2009

Iarnród Éireann advises customers that disruption to Gorey Commuter and Rosslare Intercity services is continuing, due to a landslip at a rail embankment between Arklow and Gorey.

Along with the Bray to Greystones DART, these services had been disrupted since Monday 2nd February as the line had been closed between Bray and Greystones due to rockfall close to the entrance of the first tunnel on Bray Head.

However, a landslip occurred on Wednesday 4th February at a rail line embankment south of Arklow, and as a result, Gorey commuter and Rosslare-Dublin Intercity rail services are suspended entirely on the line between Bray and Gorey.

However, the rail line will reopen at Arklow by lunchtime on Monday 16th February. Furthermore, the line at Bray Head will reopen on Thursday 19th February. The public footpath at Bray Head will remain closed until further notice.