clonmel developing our town 10 th october 2008. myles mc hugh service planning manager intercity...
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Clonmel
“Developing Our Town”
10th October 2008
Myles Mc Hugh
Service Planning ManagerIntercity & Commuter Network
Background
• 1980’s
– Railways in decline
• Mid 1990’s
– Commence Rebuilding
• 2000’s +
– Rebuilding and Expansion
Decline
Expand
Rebuild
1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
Phases of Railway DevelopmentPhases of Railway Development
Level Crossings UpgradingLevel Crossings Upgrading
Improvements
Significant Improvement over past 5 years
• Additional Railcar rolling stock
• Increased frequencies on many routes
• Increased Capacity
Railcars
Benefits to customers of railcars include:
• Modern on-board comfort standards
• Improved Passenger Information Systems
• The replacement of outdated fleet across the network
• Improved accessibility for mobility-impaired customers
• Better reliability and performance, with integral
engines in each carriage
Customer Service
Significant Improvements in Customer Service:
• On Line Ticket Sales
• Ticket Vending Machines
• Customer Charter
• Tax Saver Commuter Fares
• On Board Information Systems
Railways in the South East Region
Limerick Junction
CorkKilkenny
Carlow
DublinDublin
Arklow
Gorey
Wexford
Rosslare
Waterford
WEXFORD
CARLOW
KILKENNY
WATERFORD
TIPPERARY SOUTH
Limerick Dublin
< < ClonmelClonmel
Carrick-on-Suir
CLONMEL to DUBLIN >CLONMEL to DUBLIN >
• 2007– 07.23hrs– 09.18hrs– 17.23hrs
• 2008– 07.23hrs– 10.33hrs– 13.26hrs– 17.27hrs
DUBLIN to CLONMEL >DUBLIN to CLONMEL >
• 2007– 08.00hrs– 10.00hrs– 17.00hrs
• 2008– 07.00hrs– 10.00hrs– 14.00hrs– 17.00hrs
Connecting Services
• Connections to
– Waterford
– Rosslare
– Cork
– Limerick
– Galway (post WRC)
Clonmel
• Station Improvements
– Roof Renewal €200k
• Look towards continuing passenger growth
• Improve Performance
• Improve Customer Service
• Continue with Track Maintenance
• WEB Fare Offers
Thank You