| The new Cork-Midleton line was officially opened by the Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey TD this Thursday 30th July.
The Minister travelled with invited guests and the media on the 1215 Cork - Midleton launch train on the new line, opening the new stations at Carrigtwohill and Midleton itself. A day of celebration involving the local community and businesses occured at Midleton Station with a giant barbecue. Stilt walkers and face painters there to entertain the children, local Cork band, Bog The Donkey provided the music and local business and food producers showcased the best of local fare. On Thursday 30th July travel was free between Cork and Midleton. |
2616 + 2605 + 2602 + 2601 stand at platform 2 in Cork before working the launch train to Midleton at 1215. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6649.JPG |
Invited Guests throng the concourse at Cork. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6654.JPG |
216 at Cork with the standby MKIII set. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6656.JPG |
2601 at Cork before departure for Midleton. Note the destination blind. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6660.JPG |
Driver Kieran Collins of Cork Depot poses for the camera before departure. Thurs 30.07.09 720x960 DSCF6670.JPG |
Guests board the train. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6671.JPG |
Travelling to Midleton. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6673.JPG |
At Glouthaune a quick stop was made to pick up a few more guests. The semaphore signal is off for the Midleton branch. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6675.JPG |
Jonathan Healy of Today FM / Newstalk prepares his report for the afternoon news bulletins. Thurs 30.07.09 720x960 DSCF6679.JPG |
Arrival at Carrigtwohill. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6680.JPG |
Micheál Martin TD Minister for Foreign Affairs , John Lynch Chairman CIE, Noel Dempsey TD Minister for Transport plus other local dignitaries at the opening of Carrigtwohill. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6687.JPG |
Micheál Martin TD Minister for Foreign Affairs , John Lynch Chairman CIE, Noel Dempsey TD Minister for Transport plus other local dignitaries at the opening of Carrigtwohill. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6689.JPG |
Micheál Martin TD Minister for Foreign Affairs , John Lynch Chairman CIE, Noel Dempsey TD Minister for Transport plus other local dignitaries at the opening of Carrigtwohill. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6692.JPG |
The plaque at Carrightwohill Station. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6694.JPG |
2601 at Carrightwohill. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6704.JPG |
New Cork Commuter Maps showing the rail network in the region. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6710.JPG |
District Traction Executive Kieran O'Sullivan and Driver Kieran Collins at Carrightwohill. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6714.JPG |
Passengers rejoin the train at Carrigtwohill. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6716.JPG |
Arriving to a packed platform at Midleton Station. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6728.JPG |
The town turned out in force to welcome to return of the railway to the town. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6734.JPG |
2601 + 2602 + 2605 + 2616 at Midleton after arriving with the launch special from Cork. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x831 DSCF6742.JPG |
2601 at Midleton. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6748.JPG |
2616 + 2605 + 2602 + 2601 at Midleton. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6754.JPG |
The 4 car 2600 leaves Midleton with the 1st Public passenger train. An unadvertised extra service. Thurs 30.07.09 1280x960 DSCF6758.JPG |
