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Iarnrod Eireann Draft 2013 timetables for Laois now available for public consultation

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  • 05-12-2012 8:33pm
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    The_Wanderer
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    Hi all,

    The proposed timetable for Train services to/from Heuston is now available for consultation at the following link:
    http://www.irishrail.ie/cat_news.jsp?i=4732&p=116&n=237

    Major changes to Heuston and regional routes include
    - Journey time improvements: faster journey times on all Intercity routes to and from Heuston averaging 10-15 minutes, but by up to 25 minutes in some cases.
    - Additional trains: additional trains are proposed for a number of routes and stations, including Dublin/Galway, Dublin/Westport, and a major increase in frequency for commuters between Dublin and Monasterevin, Portarlington and Portlaoise - see additional note below.
    - Service cancellations: while the vast majority of services are protected, some trains are proposed to be cancelled due to low demand. These include one train each way on Dublin/Waterford; a service from Limerick via Nenagh to Dublin; one Ballybrophy to Limerick via Nenagh service each way; one Limerick to Galway train each way; one Limerick Junction to Waterford service each way; an afternoon Dublin to Limerick service; and a small number of off-peak commuter services
    - Improved connections: there will be improved connections between Galway and Cork/Kerry with the extension of some Galway to Limerick trains to Limerick Junction
    - Departure time changes: while all departure times should be checked, major changes include the change to most departure times from Cork to Dublin to 20 past the hour, and a number of changes on Galway and Westport routes

    Major Laois changes include a welcome improvement in train services to Portarlington and Portlaoise with an hourly all stations train service to be provided between Heuston and Portlaoise. This has many benifits including:

    - provides local travel opportunites between Portlaoise - Portarlington - Monastervin - Kildare and onwards to Dublin.
    - Intercity services speeded up by running non-stop to Portarlington or Portlaoise.

    See the link above to view the proposed timetable.

    The Wanderer.


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