Friday, August 28, 2015

Power failure at Cherryville

A power failure at Cherryville Junction this morning meant that trains on the Waterford line were significantly delayed.

Precedence was given to the main Cork line so the points were scotched at the junction in favour of trains running south and west.

Power was returned at approximately 08.50.

Full marks to the driver of the 07.10 ex Waterford. The train was delayed at Athy and as soon as he knew he informed passengers exactly what was happening.

Does Irish Rail not have an auxiliary power supply at Cherryville Junction? Surely it must and if it does, why the delay this morning?

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