THERE was some good news for Northside commuters last week when it was announced that there will be an increase in frequency to the DART service.
Rush hour DART trains will run every 10 minutes from 2016 to allow for the rise in the number of passengers, which has soared by 6 per cent already this year.
The service currently operates every 15 minutes during the busiest periods of the day.
Local TD Terence Flanagan said he was delighted to hear that passengers would not have to wait longer than 10 minutes for a train during peak times.
“Constituents have highlighted their frustration with me that they often have to wait a long time for a train to arrive, particularly during the evening commute,
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“It is good news that passenger numbers on the DART service have increased this year, in spite of continued increases in ticket prices.
“I have been campaigning for a number of years on behalf of my constituents regarding improvements that need to be made to the DART service.
“I hope that Irish Rail examines a number of other issues with a view to making improvements, especially the problem of
shorter trains being used at peak times, causing cramped and overcrowded conditions during the morning and evening commute.
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Deputy Flanagan said the announcement was positive news for commuters.
“However, I am concerned that Irish Rail customers will have to wait until next year for the additional services to come into operation,
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“Passengers should not have to wait a year for this basic improvement to be made.
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