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@hassardS
Oct 24, 2019 • 3 tweets • 4 min read • Read on X
A balanced report by @LouiseByrneNews on the lack of rolling stock on @IrishRail causing overcrowding. However the opportunity to ask why @TFIupdates (which has no in-house rail expertise) why it was slow to approve for 41 intermediate cars which was announced in April.
@LouiseByrneNews @IrishRail @TFIupdates The need for extra stock -identified in 2016 strategic rail review commissioned by @TFIupdates. I believe an economist with no rail expertise was commissioned by the NTA to signoff the business case. Final approval is still need from @Paschald dept-7 months after order announced.
@LouiseByrneNews @IrishRail @TFIupdates @Paschald Final thought-@IrishRail MD Jim Meade is in a tough position as he's funded by @TFIupdates & @Shane_RossTD #DTTAS. No extra funding for rail in #Budget2020. Perhaps Ross should look behind the sofa for extra funds to let 2700s to be return to traffic - not ideal but a quick fix

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Jan 20, 2023
1/. 🧵Today @EamonRyan gave the clearest indication yet what the All Island Rail Review may contain. It’s looking very likely the WRC from Athenry-Clairemorris & Waterford-Rosslare will be reopened for rail freight.

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2/ Ryan said, “I am glad Deputy Dillon mentioned the reopening of the Foynes line because it is connected to the western rail corridor. We need to think in the long term.”
3/ “The development of Rosslare Port in Wexford is necessary for the development of offshore wind, which means the quayside will have to be developed. We should put the rail line back and reopen the line between Wexford and Waterford.”
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Aug 16, 2022
1/ Mr Keating is absolutely correct here in his analysis. @ShannonFoynes has worked hard to get @IrishRail enganged to reopen the line. 'Shovel-ready' Limerick to Foynes rail line 'essential for development of estuary' limerickleader.ie/news/home/8860…
2/ It's unfortunate that a proper "care & maintenance regime" was never put in place as the line now requires a complete renewal. This is the result of the failure of previous govts since 2001 to allow @IrishRail to abandon rail freight & not encourage it to develop & grow it.
3/. Credit goes to @EamonRyan & the Coalition govt in delivering this. However, we've still yet to see any significant investment in rail freight or significant new freight flows on the system so far in the lifetime of this government.
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Aug 1, 2022
Yesterday via etenders @IrishRail has called for an expression of interest to rebuild 42km mothballed Limerick to Foynes Line which has been mothballed since 2001. The tender closes on 2 Sept irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/P…
The tender is for Track & Civils construction to renew & /or rehabilitate existing track & civil engineering infrastructure. The contract will include the installation of sleepers & rail, & also maintenance of bridges, culverts & road infrastructure at public level crossings.
The renewal includes the rebuilding of Robertsown Viaduct outside Foynes which @LimerickCouncil granted planning permission a few years ago. This is a significant step to reopen the line by 2027 which is @IrishRail strategic objective to reconnect @ShannonFoynes to the network
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May 25, 2020
@AlanEnglish9 Colm McCarthys article against rail investment in @TheSundayIndo can't go unchallenged. He keeps getting it wrong when it comes to @IrishRail DART, Luas & other rail projects.
A few facts which @fiannafailparty @FineGael @greenparty_ie may care to note
1/11
1.€150 million, investment in 41 intercity was the first significant capital expenditure in rail infrastructure since 2007 except to maintain and keep the existing network operationally safe. 2/12
2.Since 2007 there has been considerable expenditure on new motorways and roads (eg M17 to Tuam at a cost of in excess of €550 million)
3.Rail/Tram/Metro have considerably more capacity then bus/coach – rail-based solutions encourage more modal shift. 3/12
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Feb 28, 2020
So today I’m going to have my first significant long journey on @GWRHelp @HitachiRailEU IEP, on 1204 to Penzance. It will be interesting to see how it performs and how comfortable it is compared to the much loved HSTs particularly in seat comfort & ride quality!
So 1st impression, fast acceleration out of Paddington on electric power, in the rear car (obviously) 802110. Ride quality ok, a bit uneven- I’m having the Pullman service...
Switch over from electric to diesel seamless at Newbury @chris_railway
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Jan 22, 2020
1/5 @SenatorMcDowell article in @IrishTimes makes interesting reading. He raises the point that road infrastructure is essential for balanced regional development while seemingly dismissing rail. #GE2020 is probably the 1st election where lack of investment in rail is an issue.
@SenatorMcDowell @IrishTimes 2/5. This is certainly the case in commuter towns. Investment in the road network is important like the Adare bypass. He rightly calls @greenpartyie a urban force but you can’t dismiss @EamonRyan view on the M20. Targeted investment in bypasses here offers better value...
@SenatorMcDowell @IrishTimes @EamonRyan 3/5. Trains have a role play, but political parties @FineGael @labour @fiannafailparty @greenpartyie @sinnfeinireland don’t have proper long-term vision for rail. This is borne out by the current govt taking 3 years to sign off funding for 41 extra carriages for @IrishRail
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