Chris Playfair

34 | Northern Irish | Father of 2 | Railway Professional | Keen Photographer | All views are my owns and not of any associated organisation

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@IrishRail @MarkConnor55365 Probably worth considering to put some of the 1600 passengers for Thurles onto the 1625 Limerick to take the pressure of the 1700 Cork

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@IrishRail Ah, that makes sense. 🙏 for a speedy recovery.

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@MaryNev03397922 @IrishRail Hazelhatch. Not sure why it’s being held at Hazelhatch when it goes to Waterford?

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@IrishRail @TFIupdates Reduced capacity could mean a variety of things, for example 5 vice 6 or 3 vice 6, both of which would have different outcomes, some worse than others. A mere suggestion to include this piece of info would allow passengers to know what to expect

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@ChaponaBike123 Shouldn’t you be using the cycle lane at this part of the road rather than trying to squeeze through the middle when it’s not safe to do so?

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@IrishRail @TFIupdates Is Drogheda to Belfast open?

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@IrishRail @TFIupdates Thanks. A very much hassle free trip from Dundalk to Connolly this morning. Buses quickly arranged at Dundalk to take us to Drogheda and the 1048 local held. Credit to everyone keeping the show running at Dundalk & Drogheda this morning.

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@nirailways - When do you anticipate timetables to be released for services from 13th October?

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@clionamccarney @easyJet @belfastairport Had similar yesterday at @LBIAirport however they did let you gently push it in with love and care. Nevertheless, extremely unfriendly on the matter and treating people like peasants.

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@DarranMarshall @IrishRail @EnterpriseTrain Not necessarily the case by rail however, you can still purchase the ticket but still be subjected to a bus transfer between Newry & Belfast, just like now, tomorrow and the rest of this week etc.

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@Michael_MXP @SeamusLeheny That place will never be fit for purpose. Ever

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@wandererphotos Should those Jan/Feb/March/April/May dates read 2025? 👀

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@northernassist What’s the plan with your 0815 Scarborough to York (via Hull) service please?

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@RabNethery @wandererphotos Well that’s something and good that the re-clad has been suggested. The temporary buildings are being relocated to the current bus forecourt at Europa Buscentre afaik, presumably very soon and before rail ops begin next month.

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@niplanner That @bt_uk building is an eyesore bang right in front of the building.

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@ni_equality @ChrisMccracken_ @BrewDog @Translink_NI @CEOTranslink_NI I didn’t say examples didn’t exist elsewhere in the transport industry but there has been a rise in incidents recently and safety comes before socialism.

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@ni_equality @ChrisMccracken_ @BrewDog @Translink_NI @CEOTranslink_NI I’m all for socialism and aligning with the rest of the world but that comes with additional protocols. For example, enhanced security, dry trains (alcohol ban after 1800 etc) and most of all, maturity and good behaviour. Recent incidents on @Translink_NI would suggest otherwise