Iarnród Éireann has reintroduced its ‘quieter carriage‘ concept on its Heuston to Cork services from today. (Monday 7th November)
The quieter carriage is reconvened to both improve services for customers with sensory issues, and to provide choice to all customers, following public feedback.
The quiet carriage (carriage G) is bookable online for the first time, and the carriage is clearly marked with quiet carriage purple branding when booking online and also on the outside of the carriage.
The quieter carriage is available on the following services:
Dublin to Cork Departure Times and Days of Week**
07:00 Monday – Saturday
09:00 Monday – Saturday
10:00 Sunday Only
11:00 Monday – Saturday
12:00 Sunday only
13:00 Monday to Sunday
15:00 Monday to Sunday
16:00 Sunday only
17:00 Monday to Sunday
19:00 Monday to Sunday
Cork to Dublin Departure Times and Days of Week**
07:00 Monday – Saturday
08:25 Sunday only
09:25 Monday – Saturday
10:25 Monday to Sunday
12:25 Monday to Sunday
13:25 Sunday only
14:25 Monday – Saturday
15:25 Sunday only
16:25 Monday to Sunday
18:25 Monday to Sunday
16:25 Monday – Saturday
19:25 Sunday only
20:25 Monday – Saturday
Iarnród Éireann said: “We are delighted to bring back the option of a quieter carriage on our Heuston to Cork services.
This quieter carriage will not only be popular with those who have sensory challenges, but also for those who wish to relax and enjoy their journey without excessive use of mobile phones or other devices, or who may have some work to do, which requires quietness.
Having trialled quieter carriages in the past, the addition on its reintroduction of clear branding during online booking, and on the train itself, means the choice for customers will be clear, and where quieter carriages are on operation will be well signalled for all.”