Dublin to Cork | Irish Rail's flagship service in 1st Class | It's blue, but is it any good?

[@Tomm9y]

It's time for Ireland to use some of its billions of multinational tax revenues. They should secure some of the land along the old closed routes, and at least indicate that no new planning permission will be granted. Then some upgrades to lines, speed them up, improve parking and transport to stations. Lastly some new rolling stock. Plan some new lines, from Rosslare along the south coast to Cork and out towards Bantry, between other towns across the country.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Indeed they should. And there is quite a lot of that in the all Ireland proposal for rail that's just been published 👍 Thanks for watching 👍

[@simonfarrell6841]

​@JohnnyHooverTravels, there's not the population, demand or business case. Metro for dublin city centre of far more use than trains between places where very few peole live

[@richjohn11]

We can hope, the idea of a line from Rosslare to Cork would be fantastic...maybe connect at Middleton

[@wade7488]

There's a long standing loophole for first class fares on this route where if you purchase a second class fare and upgrade it to first class afterwards, it is cheaper than buying the first class up front.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Good tip! Though I suspect I will not be back on those train until they have different rolling stock! Thank you so much for watching and sharing the tip 👍

[@thomosevans]

How much cheaper

[@sklenars]

My late father used to be one of the drivers on the Cork - Dublin run back in the 1970's. It was a 3 hour run back then. No second driver on the footplate. He used to load up in one of the pubs across the road before hopping over to board the already parked train. Being a first class driver as he said, someone else done the shunting/parking. I think he would have failed a breath test if they existed then but he always arrived in Dublin bang on time at midday.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks for the memories, even if they were just a little un-nerving to think of the express driver rolling out of the pub to pilot the train to Dublin!! Thanks for watching 👍

[@RYNT1157]

What was your father's name ? I worked at Kent Stn from 1973 to 2022 was a driver for 40 years from 1981

[@RYNT1157]

Worked the Cork to Dublin mainline for many years as guard and as a driver for 40 years until January 2022 . Your loco 234 was the second last 201 I worked.

[@sklenars]

@@RYNT1157 Sam Taylor. He passed away in 1982

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@RYNT1157 how cool. Thank you for sharing those memories 👍

[@mikecasey218]

I agree with you, as a regular user of the Dublin to Cork service, the first class is definitely not up to standard. Irish Rail have recently introduced a quiet coach which I have used and found it very comfortable and enjoyable trip even though it is standard class. Your videos are great and your knowledge is brilliant.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

I'll aim for that coach next time for sure. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching. 👍

[@sunbotted]

Great video. Im planning to take the cork to dublin train hopefully next month and as an autistic person, videos like these really help give me an idea of what to expect

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@sunbotted you are very welcome. I think these type of videos, whilst great for autistic people such as yourself, are also widely used by lots of other people who also find travelling a bit stressful. I'm so pleased you have found this one useful. I have a few more in Ireland and i must say i really enjoyed my time in cork. It is a very lovely city.

[@Driver2616]

I travelled 1st Class on that route recently and was pleased to see that the catering has been reinstated to the extent that the carriage attendant moved up and back along the carriage with an airline style catering trolley providing teas and coffee with an added facility to purchase some soft drinks & water and some quite nice prepacked snacks (sandwiches, cakes, buiscuits, chocolate bars, crisps etc).

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Excellent news. Even a little bit of catering makes a big difference! Thanks for watching another 👍

[@doniehurley7634]

I must admit your voice is a perfect antidote to insommnia

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

yep. If you play my videos it will also get babies off to sleep too 😉 Well, thanks for watching, even if you fell asleep before the end 👍

[@df9959]

Some Dublin-Cork services are on 22000-class sets, which are newer, but I still much prefer the older loco-hauled CAF Mark-4 trains for several reasons. 1) Mark 4 coaches don't have the diesel-hydraulic motive power underneath every coach, which is really loud on 22000 coaches when starting from a stop, 2) the Mark 4s don't have the annoying resonant vibrations you sometimes get at lower revs on the 22000 coaches, 3) when you reserve a seat on a Mk 4 you always know whether you face forwards or backwards, unlike on 22000s, 4) the Mk 4 trains offer one "quieter coach". The Mk 4 blue tint doesn't bother me. Also, a food and beverage trolley service has been offered on the Dublin-Cork service for a while now.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes, reducing engine noise is definitely a benefit of the loco hailed service, although I do still enjoy riding the 22000s. I did like the term "quieter coach" that IÉ use as it is practically more sensible than the term "quiet coach" that we have in the UK. ...but I'll never like the blue windows! Thanks very much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate all the views and especially all the comments 👍

[@OscarOSullivan]

Coaches are more comfortable than railcars the French TGV uses two power cars and coaches.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@OscarOSullivan depends on the coach i would say. But yes, generally they are quieter. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@steeviebops]

The 29000s are much worse for engine noise. There's been times that I've gotten a headache after being on one!

[@Pulsar-1919]

As a train lover Ireland is really not the best place for it, I'm always so envious of train networks when I'm abroad, very interesting to get a outside perspective. Will definitely be looking at your other Irish videos. I've gotten the train between Cork and Dublin a few times but I have to say I much prefer my regular journey which is Cork to Tralee. The countryside between Mallow and Tralee is much more interesting to look at and the Mallow-Tralee trains are quite comfy - though they offer no first class, something I've never bothered with. I do have to get the Dublin train as far as Mallow, which is fine - much preferred to the two times I've hopped on one of the commuter trains between Cork and Mallow.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks. Yes, I certainly prefer the 2nd class only diesel intercity trains. Do watch some more of my Ireland travels as I'm much more positive on those! And I also have four more videos to edit up from this most recent set of travels in Ireland. Next time I must head out to Tralee then 👍 Thank you so much for watching and commenting 👍

[@matthewjshow6563]

Pleasant video and music. I've taken the Dublin-Cork route many times. Will be taking another First-Class ride in September. Cheers!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks! Enjoy your ride in September and thanks for watching 👍

[@michaelamoia2141]

The new small building that is just on arrival to Mallow at roughly 09:15 in the video is actually a training centre for drivers. Has an ICR2200 and Loco Simulators.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thank you for that additional information. I've often wondered how good modern, professional simulators are these days. Thank you so much for watching and commenting 👍

[@ldegmtrainspotter]

Great train ride, excellent video! Thumbs Up All the best from Dublin Andrew

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thank you Andrew, for the kind comment and for watching in the first place. Best wishes to you from Devon 👍

[@jeromekearney2587]

Love your videos Johnny, it's nice to get an Englishman,s view of out rail network here in Ireland. I live in Monaghan town Ireland and our old railway line is going to get reopened in the future, itt closed since the 50's I think. Again, love you're videos. 🇮🇪

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@jeromekearney2587 ah yes. Is Monaghan in the recent plan for rejuvenation of Irish rail? That will be excellent news when it happens. And I'll have more trips to try! Thanks for watching and for the kind words. It has been a pleasure to discover Ireland through its train network. I will return! 👍

[@cryzcryz2345]

Blue journey 😁 Thank you very much for this video! 🤗

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks! Very blue indeed...

[@lordsauron4556]

They just introduced etickets to Irish Rail recently, so you don’t have to print it out anymore - you get a qr code on your phone. About time I say. I commute every day on the train (Galway line) and there’s major issues around there not being enough capacity on the trains. The main station in Galway (Ceannt), while looking nice on the outside, leaves a lot to be desired; they don’t even have styles (just someone who opens and closes a gate). Ceannt station is undergoing renovations, however, so it should improve in the next couple of years…

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

I did see on someone else's video that e-tickets were now being read at the electronic gates. That's an improvement because picking up actual tickets from the machines is such a faff. I also agree whole-heartedly that Galway station looks grand enough from the outside, but the interior and the passenger facilities now leave something to be desired for such a well-used terminal. Thanks for watching and providing the extra information 👍

[@qwertyTRiG]

They call them QR codes, but they're actually not. Though I suppose the distinction between various flavours of 2d barcodes only matters to geeks.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@qwertyTRiG IT geeks at that... 😉 I've written some barcoding reading/writing software in my time at the NHS!

[@trainsinireland5063]

Excellent Journey and Review you Filmed Johnny!😃.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thank you, that's very kind. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. More from Ireland to come soon.

[@tonys1636]

Last time I've done that journey was pre Covid and had a full dining car service on certain services plus a buffet, the food was excellent not too expensive. If not travelling in first then the quiet carriage is less crowded but use of devices is restricted to switching any sound off including any beeps and no talking on phones. Seat reservation was mandatory for that carriage then as peak time services were busy. Advisable for all services anyway in standard.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Oh thanks for that. Good tip for when I'm next in Ireland 👍

[@nuinmarnuinmar5321]

Interesting journey, thanks for sharing!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks for watching too! 👍

[@Timstravels01]

A very honest review. When I travelled this route I too thought the 1st class accommodation was a little tired but I thought the seat was comfy enough.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks Tim. Yes, get two railway buffs talking about train seats and you'll probably get three opinions! But I'm happy to agree that the feel of the thing was "tired". I really do prefer to travel on the 22000 class DMUs in Ireland. ..more to come from this Ireland trip, so "stay tuned" Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Travels 👍

[@mfd8926]

2:31 watched till here for now.... Gonna finish it when I get the time again....❤ Hearts from Pakistan.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@mfd8926 best wishes to you from the UK 👍

[@mfd8926]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels Thanks honourable Mr. Hoover ! Oh...! I assumed you are from Republic of Ireland...!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@mfd8926 no. I live in South West England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@mfd8926]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels oh that's nice ..... Listen Sir , I am wondering that why doesn't King Charles or Irish Government make any Bridges (an underground bridge like Oresund from Denmark to Sweden) or over ground bridge from England to Island Of Ireland??????

[@mfd8926]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels oh that's nice ..... Listen Sir , I am wondering that why doesn't King Charles or Irish Government make any Bridges (an underground bridge like Oresund from Denmark to Sweden) or over ground bridge from England to Island Of Ireland??????

[@FunnierIrishPerson]

6:49 Athlone is my hometown, I was born In Galway but I have lived in Athlone for basically my whole life.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

I hope Athlone is a good place to live, given you've been there all your life! At least it has a half-decent rail service to Galway and Dublin. It is a shame that there's not more railway provision in Ireland, but I appreciate that it is difficult if there just isn't the population density. Thanks very much for watching!

[@ampersand.]

That blue was a bit bonkers, wasn`t it, made for a rather cold and unwelcoming atmosphere I thought, much nicer after you fixed it. Can you do other magical tweaks - like changing rain to sunshine perhaps! Hope you got some medicinal beer for your sore back :D

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes. I found a very good brewery with their own pub with a pizza shack out the back! There's not a setting in the software to remove rain. Sadly. Thanks for watching 👍

[@colinriley123]

Can the software improve seats?

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@colinriley123 if I could improve the seats with the software I'd start with the GWR IETs that we both have to suffer in std class... 😉

[@OscarOSullivan]

@@JohnnyHooverTravelsRising sons brewery or Elbow Lane

[@OscarOSullivan]

@@JohnnyHooverTravelsTry Dublin to Belfast on the Enterprise stock

[@bluetheminx]

Thank you Johnny

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@bluetheminx you are welcome. Thanks for watching 👍

[@minecraftbuilds1960]

I highly recommend checking out the Derry/Londonderry Mainline In Northern Ireland, running from Derry Waterside to Belfast GVS, probably the most scenic in Ireland!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Excellent recommendation. I'll be there at the end of October! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@darwincity]

Can confirm. Took it at the end of May and it was wonderful. Plus, the train was extra clean and you had Wi-Fi and USB ports!

[@zazzygaming9837]

Connolly to Rosslare is a thousand times better than Belfast/Derry which only has a few miles of the journey which can be described as scenic.

[@bobsemple9341]

An just call it derry. It's easier and more accurate

[@christinehodge3608]

Good video enjoyed this

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thank you. At this rate you will have soon watched them all ! 😃 Thanks 👍

[@llywelynapgruffyddapllywel3571]

Nice vid. Thanks for sharing. Since you're British, I think it would only be fair to give a like for like comparison with a similar UK rail journey. For example, Paddington to Cardiff. The saver single is around the same price as you paid for your first class ticket. I know from experience that in standard class you are regularly standing until at least Reading. The price of the cheapest first class advanced ticket is nearly 90 quid! Overall, I think Iarnród Éireann provide a much better experience, with much more value for money than you get on any UK operator. Also, a tip just in case you or any of your viewers are making this journey in the future, in either direction. If you book online and choose Galway - Cork, or vice versa, you can get a single for under 15 euro! It's an anomaly that I've exploited many times. Although, make sure the ticket is via Dublin, not Limerick. Happy travels 👋

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes, I see what you mean wrt the comparison. but I was still underwhelmed by the 1st Class experience, although I suspect I would have been kinder if I'd paid a bit less and gone 2nd Class without such expectations. All in all, I've enjoyed pretty much every trip I have taken on IÉ and I agree that the prices and standards are generally excellent. although other local commenters have mentioned that reliability and timekeeping and overall journey times are not what people would wish. Thanks so much for the tip. I'm not surprised to hear that Ireland, just like here in the UK, has some pretty anomalous pricing structures! Thanks for watching and for the comment 👍

[@baishakhichoudhury345]

Very informative

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thank you very much for saying so, and thank you for watching 👍

[@SuperSweetLevres]

I took the 1st class last night from Cork to Dublin, as it was a small price difference & I wanted a quiet trip after a long day. I would agree with you that it isn’t worthy of being called 1st class service. The one good thing was that I pretty much had the carriage to myself:). But the bathroom in 1st stank badly and it wasn’t even cleaned before the journey. The bins weren’t emptied either, so I had to stuff my items in the vestibule bin, which was also fairly full. I noticed several seats were frayed and my table light didn’t work. I found my seat surprisingly hard & uncomfortable and I ended up moving somewhere else. I will go with a standard quiet carriage the next time. Irish Rail need to pull their socks up.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Agreed. It is not a premium product by any stretch... Thanks for watching 👍

[@Ronanthegoat-k6v]

Your the best KZbinr ever ❤❤❤❤

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@Ronanthegoat-k6v how kind. Thank you. And thanks too for watching 👍

[@Andrewjg_89]

Dublin is very nice. I definitely would like to go to the Republic of Ireland one day.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes, you should. Although accommodation is expensive I must say. And whilst Dublin IS lovely, I enjoyed Galway, Limerick, Waterford and especially Cork even more! And there's still even more places to discover. So I will definitely return. Thanks for watching and commenting again 👍

[@gerardlinehan7397]

For information only: Irish Railway stations were renamed c1966 after leaders on the 1916 Uprising,

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thank you. Yes, I recall I did mention this in another video I did from Ireland but not in this one. So always worth saying again 👍

[@gerardlinehan7397]

I remember doing this run with my grandparents,who were from Cork but living in Dublin,....It was Kings Bridge then.

[@mfd8926]

Gosh ! I can't believe my eyes ! I am a Pakistani. We see garbage flying in front of us. This is a holy heaven. What a dedication, what a cleanliness, what a system! Wow,,, I have no more words for your praise. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@mfd8926 thank you. That is very kind. And thank you for watching 👍

[@mfd8926]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels My pleasure Sir !

[@colinriley123]

Well; you’re not going to get any freebies from Irish Rail, but I like your editorial independence. At least on vlogger I view is a mite too ingratiating for my taste. I spent a long time looking for the “Lewis ” tram! And now at last I know how to say Thurles.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Haha. Well I pay for it myself so I feel I can say what I like. Although I also don't wish to be deliberately controversial or some kind of grumpy traveller. Most of my experiences are wonderful - look out for more Ireland trips where I have a lovely journey! Thanks as ever for being out there watching my stuff 👍

[@Vegan123]

Indeed the train was great back in the day when it took a day to drive from Cork to Dublin but now it only takes 2 and a half hours 'roundabout to roundabout' on the Motorway

[@tonys1636]

Costs more to park in Dublin than the fare and Dublin traffic is horrendous, plus no pint if driving. I'm old enough to not have to pay for bus and train travel so a no brainer.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Fair point, but at least the train isn't dead time of you have some work to be doing. I used to do a lot of work on trains back in the day. Thanks for watching 👍

[@thomasucc]

When I travel I wear yellow tinted glasses to get rid of the headache inducing fluorescent blue

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Hahahaha!!! Thanks for watching 👍

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

This gives me an idea, living in Manchester, I could join a cruise ship at Liverpool, go as far as Cobh, get a train into Cork Kent Station and then get the train into Dublin - another route is Manchester to Cardiff, Pembroke or Fishguard to Rosslare and train to Dublin

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes, and that Man-Fishguard-Rosslare is a very early start, but the whole trip only costs about £50 with a sail/rail combined ticket. and then an advance ticket Rosslare to Dublin can sometime be less than €10 Thanks for watching an I'm pleased I've given you some ideas 👍

[@allanhfchin]

My girlfriend just did the trip earlier today in the opposite direction, Cork to Dublin. She considered buying the first class ticket, but after watching you I told her that she didn't miss much! 🤣👍

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Haha - I shall now consider myself a public service! Thanks for watching, and I hope your girlfriend had a decent trip.

[@Turbostarguy97]

Theeee CAF Mark 4 coaches are gorgeous, but it sounds like they need a refit and should be paired with faster locomotives to take advantage of their 200kmh capability.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@Turbostarguy97 Yes. The interiors are very tired... Thanks for watching 👍

[@I_Like_Eck_Bock13]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels They Recently got a refurbishment (in first class at least)

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@I_Like_Eck_Bock13 i should maybe check that out next time I'm in Ireland? Thanks for the heads up 👍

[@gazzab837]

No point as the current permitted line speed won’t let them go that fast.

[@steeviebops]

I see the Mark 4s haven't changed since I was on them last. They were a disappointment from the start, the ride quality was (and possibly still is) inferior to the BREL Mark 3s that they replaced.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes, of all my Irish journeys, this was the most underwhelming Thanks for watching 👍

[@Battismore-Blue]

I`ve always been fascinated by GAA Grounds and their capacities , Semple Stadium 46,000 capacity , in a town Thurles , with a population less than 10,000

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

I think the key point is that every team uses the ground at Thurles for their big games. I did watch the highlights of the match when I got home. Boy is it a brutal game. You sure have to be fit to play at that level!

[@Cmplexrincc]

Yea in GAA every county has a "county" stadium that operates as a sort of Croke Park for the counties regional league as well as inter county games, hence its more accurate to compare it to the population of the county as a whole rather than the town it is situated in (Tipperary has always been a big GAA county hence why the size may be bigger than some other county grounds)

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@Cmplexrincc thanks for the clarification 👍

[@stephenhyland4256]

Worth noting that most GAA grounds are not all seater. Nearly all stadiums are still predominately terracing (no Taylor Report in Ireland) hence the large capacities.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@stephenhyland4256 ah that makes a bit of sense too. Thanks for that.

[@danielforrester5265]

The sometimes light up the front facade of Heuston station during the dark winter evenings with the Irish flag. The tricolour looks very well on the building.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes I can imagine such a projection would look really good. It is a lovely station! Thanks for watching 👍

[@patrickmccutcheon9361]

This train looks a bit jaded. The premium for first class is worthwhile because second class is usually full.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes, that seemed to be the case for me. Although next time I will definitely go second class just to get the experience! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Great journey, with some stunning scenery

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thank you Peter for saying so. And thank you for watching 👍

[@peterdnreynolds777]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels you are most welcome. Enjoy watching the videos as it gives me an insight to travelling more in Ireland. My parents live in country Waterford and I'm living by Heathrow airport so normally take the flight over to cork but looking at other ways. I have used the eurolines/national express coach service before before they terminated the long running service 3/4 years ago

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@peterdnreynolds777 yes, I'd be tempted to try Rail/Sail. The 0748 from Paddington should get you into Rosslare for 1730 where you can then catch a No40 Expressway bus onwards to Waterford.

[@peterdnreynolds777]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels does that service continue onto cork as parents live 14 miles from Dungarvan

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@peterdnreynolds777 may do. I did Cork to Waterford on this channel and that bus was also #40, so it is likely

[@henryhannon9055]

Think the City Gold premium coach should include a free drink and snack

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Wasn't available on my booked service. I think they were gradually reintroducing catering services on my date of travel. Hanks very much for watching and commenting 👍

[@Spindrifts]

Do you recommend getting a ticket ahead of time or are there usually enough seats available that i could get ticket at the station

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@Spindrifts I'd recommend getting an advance ticket as there are decent discounts if you book in advance.

[@gerryward9627]

Having made that trip I would agree with you. It's disappointing for a "flagship" train. More like a local. Nothing extraordinary. Thanks for your videos.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@gerryward9627 thanks, you are very welcome. People tell me they are due a refurbishment, so we'll see about that. If they do, then I'm happy to have an excuse to return to Ireland! Thanks so much for watching 👍

[@timotheatae]

Ireland's most significant route - this one, is really only the distance between two towns in any more typical country like Germany or the US. Ireland is very small and I think rail would benefit from cheaper prices and electrification rather than trying to foster a luxury experience on what is for many - such as myself, a commuter line.

[@opagodaswirling9383]

Great viewing, Johnny .Pity that first class wasn't as glorious as expected . I watched a video of another youtuber doing the same journey not that long ago BUT the fares quoted were substantially lower than what you were charged . Mega-inflation ? Hope you enjoyed a few pints of Murphy's and also Beamish . Good health !

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks! Did they go 1st class? I managed a pint of Beamish, but then I found the Franciscan Well Brewpub and never looked back! thanks for watching and commenting. There'll be more content from the Ireland trip once I get it edited up. 👍

[@deetoher]

Considering the match day traffic, I suspect that the pricing reflected heavier demand. Just checking Irish Rail for a random weekend in a few weeks (as it would have been a weekend journey here), I can see that the standard fares are all lower than quoted on-screen (non flexible tickets are €21.49 and semi-flexible tickets (plus or minus one train of that stated on your ticket) between €24.99 and €31.99. Good luck trying to get the distance in this video in GB at those fares with any flexibility in trains used. I also checked and the 1st class fare quoted on screen is the maximum price (some are at €42.49), so it really looks like he just picked a busy weekend for travelling this route, so prices are slightly elevated.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@deetoher thanks for that clarification. All the other trips I took were much better prices. So, as you say, I just got unlucky on that day 🤷‍♂️

[@cynthia3471]

I love Jonay hover s videos ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thank you and thanks for watching 👍

[@hazptmedia]

Those trams in Dublin look like the C2 class in Melbourne

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Ha! I'll have to defer to you on that, having never been to or studied the Melbourne tram system. Thanks so much for watching 👍

[@casus00pl]

Both are Alstom Citadis, yes.

[@sheridanwhiteside6503]

Very accurate review of what is a very poor first class service. At least you had the silver lining of arriving in Cork.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thank you, you are very kind. And yes, I loved Cork! 👍

[@simoncrick1417]

Do you get any complimentary refreshments on board in first class?

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@simoncrick1417 at the time of making the video there were no refreshments to be had on the train, complimentary or not. I believe this has now changed, but i am unsure of the exact offering. Thanks so much for watching 👍

[@macker33]

Bit of useless information, cork train station was used in the 1978 movie The First Great Train Robbery with Sean connery and Donald sutherland.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks! We love useless information on this channel! 👍

[@jimcrawford5039]

That is interesting, not useless at all. Thank you. Cheers from Oz.

[@margaretoshea6038]

Does anybody know how he got to know what km/h the train went

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@margaretoshea6038 just download a speedometer app on your phone. Thanks for watching 👍

[@AGalin-nb6dl]

It is what it is😅 as everyone keeps saying!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Everyone does... 😉

[@martytrodden]

The mk4 stock hasent aged well the seats are very uncomfortable in comparison to the enterprise stock, which is much more comfortable and premier

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes, I have to agree with all of what you say here. 👍

[@I_Like_Eck_Bock13]

They were refurbished recently (in first class)

[@WINGSANDRAILS]

hmm interesting trip!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes - without doubt the most disappointing one I've done in Ireland - in fact, it was the only disappointing trip I've had in Ireland so far!

[@WINGSANDRAILS]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels hahhaha ok! I’ll skip it.

[@sreerakshith]

So there no electric trains in ireland?

[@toomanycarz]

Just the dart, Dublin commuter rail

[@nigelmurphy6761]

We have trhe DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) which has been in service since July 1984 (making it 40 years old this year.) and it set for a major expansion to places likes Drogheda in the north and maynooth to the west with new DART train set to enter service in 2025.

[@VENICEJEAN]

Hi, i am planning to ride this train going to mallow. Do you have any idea if a large luggage allowed on this train?

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@VENICEJEAN depends how large 🤷‍♂️ I'm not the railway company, so my advice is to check with them.

[@VENICEJEAN]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels okay sorry

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@VENICEJEAN you'll probably be fine. But I've no idea how large your "large luggage" is. And if you are worried, then it will be best to get the information from the people who actually make the rules. Have a lovely time in Mallow. I actually went through there only this morning as I'm travelling in Ireland again! It is a lovely place to visit.

[@shermancommander4369]

Im from Donegal and I’ve never used a train in Ireland my whole life

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Well, when you look at the rail map, I'm certainly not surprised. Maybe one day eh? Anyway, thanks for watching 👍

[@bobsemple9341]

Yes you have I'd say

[@markbeames7852]

bit of a whinger, eh? Thanks for the travel vlog.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes. I must confess in this case it was a bit of a whinge... but in my defence, every other trip I've taken in Ireland has been lovely. do check them out if you haven't already. kzbin.info/aero/PLXk1cIVnitGbSpUAMdhzoGGFOBg-tpLlP&si=EK_MZXhU-_OWz2do And thank you so much for watching this one.

[@markbeames7852]

Thanks again, Mr. Hoover.@@JohnnyHooverTravels

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@markbeames7852 no worries - thank you for watching

[@neville132bbk]

Seemingly you didn't get what you paid a lot for....76NZ$ is rather...pricey.... for almost exactly 4 years ,,2017--2020 the 100km line I tried to use weekly runs refurbished exBR Mk 2 ,late model carriages,, excellent lighting,, tables!!.. power points for every passenger,,but no coffee machines.. they ride very comfortably...max I ever measured, briefly, was 92km/hr :-)

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Indeed, I was disappointed with what I got for my money. Thanks for watching and for your views here 👍

[@sineadcoyle8416]

Sligo rail is good Now need to open up rail to curry charlestown knock And onwards to co mayo then Galway its not impossible Was once there before Focus on the benefit of rail services

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Sligo is one trip I haven't done, but it is on my list! Thanks for watching 👍

[@supersonicspud]

Unfortunately Ireland is in the Stone Age when it comes to public transport none of it is fit for purpose even with a green minister for transport we never even got the promised metro to the airport not to mention a city crying out for an underground network it’s all quite embarrassing!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@supersonicspud i have had many other people from Ireland commenting in a similar way. I do think there could be a much better service and indeed there is a plan for rail... but will it get delivered? 🤷‍♂️ In the meantime, I still love travelling through Ireland and will be returning very soon . Thanks so much for watching this one 👍

[@parkiiiiiiii]

ireland also dug up a lot of its rails many decades ago. if you look up a map of the historic rail network vs the current you will see it is significantly less. e.g. the northwest has no rail left. if you drive through the northwest you will see large bridges spanning valleys where the rail network used to be. it’s a shame we dug our own grave on that.

[@supersonicspud]

Our Greens thought turning a once 30km old rail line into a greenway was a good idea wasting million instead of re linking the towns once again with a sensible rail connection that would actually get used

[@johnbyrne9988]

I travel this route regularly. The only thing wrong is your camera. The blue tinge is nothing like that. There's another example of a keyboard warrior. Also the upholstery is now upgraded and qr tickets are available.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

I am mostly positive about the trips I take but I was genuinely disappointed with my experience on the train that day. The blue tint was very noticeable to me and the view was quite reflected, I would say, by what my camera recorded. However, I am more than happy to hear that your experience, as a regular traveller is much more positive. It is also great to know that the upholstery has now been updated . And I also hear from other commenters that a catering offering has now been reinstated. I can assure you that every other journey I took in Ireland was great, so do have a look at some of those too, so you can be assured that I'm not on here just to knock everything. Maybe it is time i returned to Ireland and give this train another go. In the meantime, thank you for sharing your opinions and also for watching the video. 👍

[@geraldwalsh6489]

Johnny, really enjoy your videos and your positive commentary, Love the Mark 4 loco,with the sloping front in yellow. Would love to try this loco....how can one guarantee a trip on the Mark 4 from Cork?

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@geraldwalsh6489 the best way is to look is you can purchase a1 st class ticket on the service. The DMUs that IE also run on the route do not have 1st class seats.

[@Ceiteach.O.Duibhir]

I never have to pay a penny on that train😂

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Haha! Well your secret is safe with me... Thanks for watching 👍

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels Hello, THANKS for creating & posting this interesting video. I'll be in Dublin soon & I plan to take this trip to Cork. I'll opt for 1st Class as well. Do you know if the train offers ANY food service? I searched the website & found the train from Dublin to Belfast offers a nice menu; including beers & wines. Best regards from Yucatan Mexico, Ben

[@toomanycarz]

​@@duygukayhanisaskank4915Not currently

[@sineadcoyle8416]

Always good news if ireland aims to work on the train service We need to look at Europe fantisic service and also support Into the West Donegal derry rail to dublin It will help on all levels Workers living outside of Dublin Transport of goods and materials Off the road Keep ireland rail service on the Priorty list of investments Sligo letterkenny derry Omagh to dublin Tell me if I'm on the right path

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Well I think you are, but I'm biased because I love trains! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@garrytuohy9267]

I think there needs to be a moderately high-speed line the whole length of the weat coast ... The Wild Atlantic Railway. And it should connect Cork, Shannon and Knock Airports. This would spark further investment and avoid everything getting concentrated around Dublin.

[@sineadcoyle8416]

Always relieved to see articles on the positive highlighting on Railway service to the north west of Ireland. Still too many of our population reluctant Yet economical forced to depart. Railway service is vital to the north west of Ireland Keep it highly placed on policy Derry City had not so long ago a successful several times a day trips from Derry City to Dublin

[@AnthonyKeane-bo2po]

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[@telemachus53]

The blue tinted windows, the crumbs on the seat, the rather boring countryside, the whole tired look of the train and no catering ("We''ve not put it back since Covid") - don't appeal. The train ride to Galway or Sligo is far more interesting, and from my experience, the train was far better. Thumbs definitely down for this trip!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Hopefully just "thumbs down" for the journey itself and not my video 😉 tbf on Irish Rail, there was already some limited catering on other services (not mine) and I looked on their website and they are putting catering back now. However, the list of things offered is somewhat limited still. But apart from that, I agree that it is not the nicest ride I have had in Ireland for either comfort or views out of the window. More to come from this trip to Ireland and I can confirm that "things can only get better" as the song says! Thanks so much for watching and commenting 👍

[@telemachus53]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels Thumbs down is certainly not for your video!

[@MichelePearl]

Blue tint. Why?

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@MichelePearl no idea. Beats me.

[@alecaleblues]

Irish trains runs with diesel then eu ask you to go electric.

[@qo92]

What do you mean by that?

[@alecaleblues]

@@qo92 isn't clear enough ? I just meant what I wrote.

[@qo92]

@@alecaleblues The EU Commission understand that diesel traction is not going away for much of the EU anytime soon. There are emission standards for new locomotives and DMUs but that is the the same in many places, hence the move to 4 stroke prime movers.

[@alecaleblues]

@@qo92 tell me wich other country in europe use diesel as a primary power on trains.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

I think the issue in Ireland is that traffic volumes are too low to justify the cost of electrification. Local services around Dublin are electrified, as is the LUAS tram system.

[@paulbyrne7015]

2023, and it still hasn`t dawned on Irish rail, that many visitors to Ireland from multiple foreign countries, do not speak the English language, or have a rudimentary understanding of it, and some of them actually travel on their trains .... all their pre-recorded on-board announcements are either in English or the Irish language, take it or leave it !!! Did anyone ever `` think`` to add pre-recorded announcements in Spanish ?? [ a very widely-spoken World language ] Mediocre customer -care, as per usual......

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Tbf I don't think that UK rail operators do announcements in anything other than English, plus any local language. Doesn't make it right, but really just saying the UK is no better. Thanks for watching and putting forward your point of view 👍

[@paulbyrne7015]

Co-incidentally, I lived /worked in Britain for a few years, until 1992 , and worked on B.R. on part of the `` Network SouthEast``area. Ireland has been in the E.U. for a long time now --I`ve travelled by rail, in some European countries, notably Spain and Italy -- they have notices and announcements in their native language AND English, which is really helpful if you`re not fluent in their language/s..takes a lot of stress out of things, especially if you have to change trains some place, to complete your journey... for the pretty `` limited`` network of lines in Ireland, it wouldn`t take much effort to at least `` try`` to accommodate European union /South American visitors-- if the Spanish can do it, it should be done here. Thanks for your reply and I`ve enjoyed some of your Videos... keep up the good work !@@JohnnyHooverTravels

[@that1niceguy246]

You learn english in school in most countries, especially inside the EU, in most other ones you learn french, and in many you can learn both. If you visit a country, arrive with some knowledge of the language or don't come in the first place. And before you come at me, I absolutely think in the opposite case - as in going to a country with another language - especially if you already grow up with English as your first language, you should know the basics in the official language because that is basic respect to the local population. Also, i am not from an english speaking country either. But when you are the one visiting, put in the effort and learn what you need beforehand, it's not the job of Iarnród Éireann to add more languages than their own ones in announcements.

[@kirilraychev732]

I don't see that as a problem,most people in the European countries and a lot of other countries know English at basic level at least.

[@chrisoconnor9521]

Why? The UK doesn't do it and they get even more tourists.