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lars' transport world
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We're returning from Galway to Dublin by train, of course. This time, it's a quiet and comfortable journey. It's an Irish Rail Class 22000 again, which apparently operates most Intercity services from Dublin (but not to Cork or Belfast). However, these Intercity trains lack a gastronomic service and even a first-class carriage. Only a few trains in Ireland offer these services. #BlankSpots

lars' transport world
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Dublin has two tram lines (with some shorter branches each) that form a cross in the city centre. If you need to change between intercity trains, you can take a tram between Dublin Heuston and Connolly stations, as we did. #BlankSpots

lars' transport world
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Dublin Connolly station is served not only by long-distance trains, but also by suburban trains (#DART : Dublin Area Rapid Transit). These run every 10 minutes along the coast to the Irish Sea, north and south of Dublin. Most of the rolling stock was built in the 1990s. Some of the newer models date from the early 2000s. #BlankSpots

lars' transport world
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In Dublin city centre, the #DART runs on an elevated line with stops every 600–1,000 metres. In some places, the trains pass apartments that are just two metres away. Sometimes, a commuter or intercity train with fewer stops comes between the DART trains. However, they are no faster than the DART trains, because overtaking is not possible. #BlankSpots

lars' transport world
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The southern section of the #DART network (with additional Commuter and Intercity trains) follows the coastline to the Irish Sea spectacularly. 😍 #BlankSpots