Clonmel Developing Our Town 10 th October 2008

Myles Mc Hugh Service Planning Manager Intercity & Commuter Network

Background 1980s –Railways in decline Mid 1990s –Commence Rebuilding 2000s + –Rebuilding and Expansion

Decline Expand Rebuild Phases of Railway Development

Level 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of railcars include: Modern on-board comfort standards Improved Passenger Information Systems The replacement of outdated fleet across the network Improved accessibility for mobility-impaired customers Better reliability and performance, with integral engines in each carriage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 Cork Kilkenny Carlow Dublin Arklow Gorey Wexford Rosslare Waterford WEXFORD CARLOW KILKENNY WATERFORD TIPPERARY SOUTH Limerick Dublin < Clonmel < Clonmel Carrick-on-Suir

CLONMEL to DUBLIN > 2007 –07.23hrs –09.18hrs –17.23hrs 2008 –07.23hrs –10.33hrs –13.26hrs –17.27hrs

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

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