Irish Rail/Iarnród Eireann and Malayan Railways/KTM of Malaysia has many things in common when it comes to railway standards. The most apparent similarity is the rolling stock. Both IE and KTM uses Hyundai Rotem for Intercity services. However ours in Malaysia are EMU which is called the 92 Class while in Ireland it's the DMU version called the 22000 Class. Also both can only operate up to 160 km/h due to certain limitations. While Ireland has a larger gauge of 1,600 mm (Irish broad gauge), the Hyundais cannot speed up to 200 km/h or more due to the terrain and the way the tracks are layed down during the British colonial era with tight curves. In Malaysia it's the same except our tracks are even smaller with a gauge of only 1,000 mm (meter gauge) and trains also cannot exceed 160 km/h due to the same reasons as Ireland. Another similarity is the signaling in which both Irish and Malaysian rail signals are identical to each other (perhaps due to the colonial British rule in the past). One minor difference is the identifier underneath the signal. For IE the identifier is marked on a small white sign with the abbreviation of the station followed by the signal code (example CL 153, DH 132, etc) while for Malaysia its the same except KTM adds an N or T followed by the signal code. N or T are the Malay initials for Up or Down line (example KL T3, IP N64). Okay just my 2 euro cents.
Great Video , semaphores in Cork have been replaced with colour light signals and Limerick Junction has a new down platform. At 03:12 that's myself arriving with an up Cork to Dublin service. It's could be the 13:20 or 15:20 ex Cork.
If you want any help identifying the types of railcars you saw feel free to ask. I. See you were at my local station, Sandycove and Glasthule. Not much to see there though.
Yes the same but almost unique to Ireland, Irish gauge 5ft 3 ins is used on both Iarnrod Eireann/ Irish Rail and, up north on Translink- NI Railways. But nb on the Dublin LUAS (tram) service, standard gauge (4ft 8 1/2 ins,) is used. No need to re- bogie these since no where do the two rail systems actually intersect (tho of course LUAS red tram line links both Dublin Connolly and Dublin Heuston, outside each of those main line stations).
Yes. There is plans for the Dart to be fully electrified in the Dublin Metro area by the early 2030s and for all national routes to be upgraded and expanded as well as totally electrified before 2040.
@@adammaher6601 😂🤣😅 That doubling down seemed a bit desperate but okay. I actually cannot really judge on this issue. I'm just wondering why one of the richest nations in the world is obviously unable to electrify even one railway line. But maybe you are on to something here. Do they simply not want to electrify?
I know it's been about, 4 years since this video came out. I will still decide to point out the station name mistakes. Dublin-Heuston Station - Almost correct Athlone Station - Correct Manulla Jct - Correct (abbreviation added?) Port Arlington Station - Wrong, It is Portarlington. Limerick Jct Station - Correct (abbreviation added?) Cork Station - Correct Cobh Station - Correct Glounthaune Station - Correct Dublin Connolly Station - Correct Bray Station - Correct Sandycove & Glasthule Station - Correct (Almost thought it was wrong)
That's the way they usually work. First wheel to hit the next track circuit replaces the signal to danger. The shot in Athlone is because it is/was used in shunting moves and is Last wheel replacement.
Yeah, Irish Rail is entirely state owned. About the few passengers, it depends on the time of day. At busy times people will be crammed into the carriages.
Irish Rail/Iarnród Eireann and Malayan Railways/KTM of Malaysia has many things in common when it comes to railway standards. The most apparent similarity is the rolling stock. Both IE and KTM uses Hyundai Rotem for Intercity services. However ours in Malaysia are EMU which is called the 92 Class while in Ireland it's the DMU version called the 22000 Class. Also both can only operate up to 160 km/h due to certain limitations. While Ireland has a larger gauge of 1,600 mm (Irish broad gauge), the Hyundais cannot speed up to 200 km/h or more due to the terrain and the way the tracks are layed down during the British colonial era with tight curves. In Malaysia it's the same except our tracks are even smaller with a gauge of only 1,000 mm (meter gauge) and trains also cannot exceed 160 km/h due to the same reasons as Ireland.
Another similarity is the signaling in which both Irish and Malaysian rail signals are identical to each other (perhaps due to the colonial British rule in the past).
One minor difference is the identifier underneath the signal. For IE the identifier is marked on a small white sign with the abbreviation of the station followed by the signal code (example CL 153, DH 132, etc) while for Malaysia its the same except KTM adds an N or T followed by the signal code. N or T are the Malay initials for Up or Down line (example KL T3, IP N64).
Okay just my 2 euro cents.
Great Video , semaphores in Cork have been replaced with colour light signals and Limerick Junction has a new down platform. At 03:12 that's myself arriving with an up Cork to Dublin service. It's could be the 13:20 or 15:20 ex Cork.
I lived in Ireland 2006-2009 Thank you for reminding me those years :)
You should come back
ah, those diesel engienes... makes me relax
If you want any help identifying the types of railcars you saw feel free to ask. I. See you were at my local station, Sandycove and Glasthule. Not much to see there though.
10:08 I assume thats the 29000 Class.
nice video at 1:43 why was the 2800 in a siding?
A bit of information on the featured stations would be handy.
Very good
great shots mate
Is the first one limerick junction?
Athlone
Althone was first
What camera you using
Cool, great compilation! 🚅🚄🔝👋✌
Nice footage
Splendid video. Irish standard gauge is 5' 3" right?
13:00 to 13:40 was pretty freaky.
That is correct, and thank you as well.
Yes the same but almost unique to Ireland, Irish gauge 5ft 3 ins is used on both Iarnrod Eireann/ Irish Rail and, up north on Translink- NI Railways. But nb on the Dublin LUAS (tram) service, standard gauge (4ft 8 1/2 ins,) is used. No need to re- bogie these since no where do the two rail systems actually intersect (tho of course LUAS red tram line links both Dublin Connolly and Dublin Heuston, outside each of those main line stations).
Lovely shots! Now if theyd only see sense and the build the dart inter connector so you could get same underground shots
great Video!
Awesome video! Neat to see something different!
Simple question: Will Ireland ever electrify its railways?
Yes. There is plans for the Dart to be fully electrified in the Dublin Metro area by the early 2030s and for all national routes to be upgraded and expanded as well as totally electrified before 2040.
@@shanehughes3511 Okay. At least some light at the end of the tunnel! 😊
@@MarioStahl1983 Don't hold your breath. We're talking about many billions of euro to get that done.
I'm quite happy with my Diesel Locomotive Hauled Dublin to Cork InterCity
@@adammaher6601 😂🤣😅 That doubling down seemed a bit desperate but okay. I actually cannot really judge on this issue. I'm just wondering why one of the richest nations in the world is obviously unable to electrify even one railway line. But maybe you are on to something here. Do they simply not want to electrify?
I know it's been about, 4 years since this video came out. I will still decide to point out the station name mistakes.
Dublin-Heuston Station - Almost correct
Athlone Station - Correct
Manulla Jct - Correct (abbreviation added?)
Port Arlington Station - Wrong, It is Portarlington.
Limerick Jct Station - Correct (abbreviation added?)
Cork Station - Correct
Cobh Station - Correct
Glounthaune Station - Correct
Dublin Connolly Station - Correct
Bray Station - Correct
Sandycove & Glasthule Station - Correct (Almost thought it was wrong)
Actually it's Cork Kent Station
@@jamesbond6889 Do I seriously have to extend the names of some stations 2 months after posting this comment?
@@jamesbond6889 I wasn't thinking of adding the extra name to certain stations that have one..
Fantastic Shots.
Rare Announcement 16:10
First station im nearly sure is Manulla junction. " Please mind the gap !
Cool video Ian, nice to see something different!
Cool Video
anyone notice the quick signal change at portarlington
That's the way they usually work. First wheel to hit the next track circuit replaces the signal to danger. The shot in Athlone is because it is/was used in shunting moves and is Last wheel replacement.
Could u please time tag the locations
what train was cancelled
The announcement is at 16:14.
Love ireland so much
I didn't know that there are semaphore signals in cork
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The trains appear to have very few passengers, I guess that they must be state subsidised.
Yeah, Irish Rail is entirely state owned. About the few passengers, it depends on the time of day. At busy times people will be crammed into the carriages.
@@fiverZ if in the early morning pre-dawn it's all to do with the time table 98 percent on time.
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The only person in the world to do so 🤣
Being a train enthusiast in Eire must be so boring these days 😴