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THE LUAS TRAM STOP ON HARCOURT STREET

October 4, 2024 by infomatique

OUTSIDE WHAT WAS ONCE AN IMPORTANT TRAIN STATION


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Harcourt Street is a vibrant and historic street located in Dublin’s city centre, known for its diverse architecture, cultural attractions, and lively atmosphere. But it’s not just about history! Harcourt Street is also famous for its buzzing nightlife, with popular nightclubs like Copper Face Jacks and Tripod drawing crowds, especially on weekends. This adds to the energetic atmosphere of the street, particularly in the evenings.

The street is also home to a significant landmark in Dublin’s transport network: the Harcourt Street Luas stop.

The Tram Stop

The Harcourt Street Luas stop is situated directly in front of the former Harcourt Street railway station, a grand Victorian building that once served as the terminus for the Dublin to Bray railway line. The station, which opened in 1859 and closed in 1958, has been repurposed and now houses a variety of commercial and residential spaces.

The Luas stop itself is a modern addition to the street, having opened in 2004 as part of the Green Line. It features an island platform, a rarity for Luas stops, which is flanked by tracks running in lanes reserved for trams. Road traffic must travel on the western side of the street.
 
The stop is a major transportation hub for the area, connecting passengers to various destinations along the Green Line, including Broombridge, Parnell, and Sandyford. It also provides easy access to other modes of transport, such as Dublin Bus and the Dublinbikes bike-sharing scheme – you’ll find a Dublinbikes docking station on nearby Clonmel Street.

Key features of the Harcourt Street Luas stop:

Accessibility: The stop is fully accessible, with ramps and lifts for wheelchair users and those with mobility impairments.
Real-time information: Digital displays provide up-to-the-minute information on tram arrivals and departures.
Ticket machines: Passengers can purchase tickets at the station using ticket machines or the Luas app.
Security: The stop is monitored by CCTV cameras for passenger safety.

Points of interest near the Harcourt Street Luas stop:

National Concert Hall: A premier venue for classical music concerts and other cultural events.
Iveagh Gardens: A beautifully landscaped park offering a tranquil escape from the city bustle. The entrance to the gardens is on Clonmel Street, a short street just off Harcourt Street.
Grafton Street: A popular shopping destination with a wide variety of high-street stores and boutiques.
St. Stephen’s Green: A large park in the heart of Dublin, perfect for picnics and leisurely strolls.


Filed Under: Green Line, Harcourt Street, Luas, Public Transport, Sony FX30, William Murphy, Zeiss Batis 25mm Lens Tagged With: Clonmel Street, Copper Face Jacks, Dublin, DublinBikes, FX30, Grafton Street, Harcourt Street, Harcourt Street Station, Infomatique, Iveagh Gardens, Luas Green Line, National Concert Hall, nightclubs, nightlife, September 2024, Sony, St. Stephen's Green, Tram Stop, Trinity College Dublin, Tripod, William Murphy, Zeiss Batis 25mm Lens

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March 31, 2024 by infomatique

THE GREEN LINE


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Location

Cherrywood Development: The Cherrywood LUAS stop is located within the Cherrywood development, a large-scale urban project in South Dublin, Ireland.

Luas Green Line: It’s a stop on the Green Line of the Dublin light rail system, providing a key connection for Cherrywood residents to the wider Dublin region.

Proximity to Landmarks: The stop is situated near Tully Park, various residential developments within Cherrywood, and the developing commercial areas.

Features

Two Platforms: The Cherrywood stop consists of two side platforms, serving northbound and southbound Luas trams on the Green Line.

Modern Amenities: Like other Luas stops, it includes ticket vending machines, real-time passenger information displays, and shelters.

Accessibility: The stop is designed with accessibility in mind, including features for those
with mobility impairments.

Role in Development

Critical Transport Link: The Cherrywood stop provides essential connectivity for the growing Cherrywood community. It connects residents to jobs, education, and leisure activities throughout Dublin.

Sustainable Transport: The Luas is an environmentally friendly mode of transport, and the stop encourages its use over cars, contributing to Cherrywood’s sustainability goals.

Catalyst for Growth: Accessible public transport is a key factor in attracting residents and businesses. The Luas link has been influential in the development of Cherrywood.

Connections & Destinations

Northbound: The Luas from Cherrywood travels towards Broombridge, with stops including Sandyford, Stillorgan, Dundrum, and the City Centre (St. Stephen’s Green, Harcourt, Marlborough, etc.)

Southbound: The tram journeys towards the terminus at Brides Glen, serving the Carrickmines area.

Future Development:

There are proposals to extend the Luas Green Line further from Brides Glen, which would impact the Cherrywood stop and potentially provide additional destinations and connectivity.

Resources

Luas Website: Find timetables, routes, and other information on the official Luas website: https://luas.ie/
Cherrywood Development: Learn more about the Cherrywood development, including transport aspects, on their website
Transport for Ireland: Stay up-to-date on any Luas Green Line extension plans: https://www.transportforireland.ie/


Filed Under: Cherrywood, Luas, March 2024, Sony FX30, Tram Stop Tagged With: Cherrywood, Fotonique, Green Line, Infomatique, Public Transport, Sony FX30, South Of The Liffey, Tram service, William Murphy

DART TRAINS COMING AND GOING WHILE THE RUGBY FANS ARREAR TO BE CONFUSED

August 20, 2023 by infomatique

TARA STREET STATION IN DUBLIN


The station was unusually busy for a Saturday as there was a Rugby Match at Lansdowne. As soon as I arrived there was a special train and that reduced the pressure on the southbound service however because of the crowding I abandoned my plan to visit Greystones and travelled North to Howth instead.

The Dublin Area Rapid Transit system (stylised as DART) is an electrified commuter rail railway network serving the coastline and city of Dublin, Ireland. The service makes up the core of Dublin’s suburban railway network, stretching from Greystones, County Wicklow, in the south to Howth and Malahide in north County Dublin. The DART serves 31 stations and consists of 53 route kilometres of electrified railway (46 km (29 mi) double track, 7 km (4.3 mi) single), and carries in the region of 20 million passengers per year. In a similar manner to the Berlin S-Bahn, the DART blends elements of a commuter rail service and a rapid transit system.

The DART system was established by Córas Iompair Éireann in 1984 to replace an ageing fleet of diesel-powered locomotives. It was, and still is, the only electric mainline railway in Ireland, and one of two currently operating electric railways, the other being the Luas tram which opened in 2004. Since 1987, the service is operated by Iarnród Éireann, Ireland’s national rail operator. Contemporary rolling stock on the DART network is powered by 1,500 V DC overhead lines and uses the 5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm) Irish gauge.

All trains in the Dublin suburban area, including DART services, are monitored and regulated by a Central Traffic Control (CTC) facility located in Connolly Station, known as Suburban CTC. This facility has been extensively automated and requires a staff of five; two signallers, one with responsibility for level crossings, an electrical control officer, who supervises the electrical power supply equipment and an overall supervisor. The main CTC is staffed at all times however, there are also backup local control rooms which allow services to continue in the event of serious technical problems.

A single driver is responsible for the management of each train from the cab in the leading carriage. Automatic doors are controlled by the driver and are armed upon arrival at stations. Real-time passenger information displays on station platforms offer passengers updates on the next train arrival times, service updates and outages. Automatic PA announcements are made in case of service disruptions and are tailored to each station.

The majority of stations on the network have been renovated to include automatic barriers which require passengers to submit their tickets for verification before they can set foot on the platform. A ticket is required in advance of boarding DART services and can be purchased at stations from staffed kiosks and automated machines. Passengers can also avail of the option of using a Leap Card, Dublin’s integrated ticketing scheme. Leap cards are offered as contactless cards onto which passengers can load set ticket options or a cash balance. Leap fares are typically cheaper than paying in cash for a journey. On the DART network, users tag on at their point of entry and tag off at their exit point. Irish Rail, along with Dublin’s other public transport operators operated its own smart card system which was phased out to coincide with the Leap Card’s introduction. Revenue protection officers check passengers’ tickets to ensure validity both onboard trains and on station platforms at random intervals.

Several proposals have been made to expand the DART network beyond the coastal mainline and provide service to the north and west of the city. These expansion plans included a proposed tunnel linking the Docklands Station at Spencer Dock in the city’s quays and Heuston Station. This proposed DART Underground project, first posited in 1972, included plans for services from Celbridge/Hazelhatch to the Docklands via St. Stephen’s Green. The DART Underground project was put on hold in September 2015. While included in the Greater Dublin Transport Strategy 2016-2035 (published in 2016), the DART Underground proposal was not included in the Greater Dublin Area Strategy 2022-2042 (published in 2021).

In 2017, IÉ announced plans to procure a new fleet of trains with the intention of extending DART services from 2023 onwards. An initial purchase of 100 vehicles was proposed to allow replacement of the existing fleet; this proposed purchase would include bi-mode units to allow services to run beyond the existing electrified network.

In December 2021, IÉ announced that Alstom had been selected as the provider of up to 750 new vehicles, with 325 planned as part of the DART+ plan. Part of Alstom’s X’Trapolis family, an initial purchase of 95 vehicles is to be undertaken, formed into 19 5-car units. A total of 13 of these are due to be fitted both with pantographs to operate using the 1,500 V DC OHLE on the main DART network, and batteries to allow operation on non-electrified routes. The battery operation is planned to allow the extension of DART services as far as Drogheda. The remaining units in the initial batch are expected to also be 5-car, fitted with pantograph only.[23]

In 2023, Alstom revealed prototypes of the new DART trains. The prototype plans include 4 bike spaces per car, space to charge e-bikes and scooters, dedicated wheelchair areas, and automatic ramps for passenger accessibility. In April 2023, TD Fergus O’Dowd suggested that the first set of trains were due to be delivered by 2025, enabling expansion of DART services to Drogheda along the DART+ Coastal North route.


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Filed Under: DART, Public Transport, Sony FX30, Tara Street Tagged With: 85mm Lens, DART, Fotonique, FX30, Howth, Infomatique, Ireland, Public Transport, Railway Station, Sony, Tara Street Station, Train Station, Trains, William Murphy

DID YOU KNOW THAT IT IS MALLIN STATION

August 18, 2023 by infomatique

THE TRAIN STATION IN DUN LAOGHAIRE


I used this station on a regular basis for about forty years and only recently discovered that it was named Mallin Station.

When I visited the station it was unusually busy as there was a Cruise Ship at anchor in the the bay and passengers had been encouraged to use the DART service to explore Dublin. According to a member of staff there was a different ship on the previous day and another one scheduled for the following day.

The station has been named Mallin Station since 1966, after Michael Mallin, although it is usually referred to simply as Dún Laoghaire. It has two through platforms and one terminal platform and is served by DART services, the South Eastern Commuter line, and InterCity services to Rosslare Europort via Wexford.

Unusually, the station building is on a bridge above the platforms, in a setup similar to Leixlip Louisa Bridge railway station. The station has a ticket counter, automatic ticket machines and a small coffee shop/smoothie bar.


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Filed Under: DART, Mallin Station, Railway Station, Sony FX30, Train Station Tagged With: Dun Laoghaire, Fotonique, FX30, Infomatique, Ireland, mallin station, Public Transport, Railway Station, Sony, Train Station, William Murphy

BUS SHELTER 1725 AT DOYLE’S LANE

August 7, 2023 by infomatique

ON CLONTARF ROAD AND IT IS THE MOST ATTRACTIVE THAT I HAVE SEEN IN DUBLIN


THE ANNIE LEE BRIDGE FOLLY IS NEARBY

I was lucky as I arrived at this stop just ahead of a really heavy shower of rain. While I was there two large dogs arrived and remained in a section of the shelter until the rain ceased.

This is described as an island bus stop as a cycle track runs between the footpath and the bus stop waiting area and shelter creating, a pedestrian island at the bus stop that is segregated from the footpath. This design resolves the conflicts associated with in-line bus stops, that is, the conflicts between buses and cyclists on the roadway, and the conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians at the bus stop. However, island bus stops create a potential conflict area on the cycle track behind the bus waiting area, where pedestrians need to cross the cycle track when moving to or from the bus stop.


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Filed Under: An Island Bus Stop, Bus Shelter, Bus Stop 1725, Clontarf Road, Dublin Bus, Sony E 18-105mm F4 Lens, Sony FX30 Tagged With: 130 bus route, 2023, August, Bus stop 1725, Clontarf Road, Doyle's Lane, Fotonique, in-line bus stops, Infomatique, Island Bus Stop, pedestrian island, potential conflict area on the cycle track, Public Transport, Red Brick Bus Shelter, William Murphy

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