Reply To: All aboard the Luas, at last Tickets, please: the low-down on Luas

Took a test run myself over the weekend. My guess is that the number of passengers using it between Sandyford and Dundrum will be relatively small because the line stays well away from human habitation between those two stops. There is an overhanging apartment block at Balally, but that’s the closest you get to significant centres of population for some time.

Overall, a smooth trip to Ranelagh, but crossing the road near Beechwood Avenue is a real pinch point, and a delivery lorry blocked the tram for about five minutes at Peter’s Place. Staff did tell me the 22 minute journey time from Sandyford-Stephen’s Green is being achieved, however.

Overall, I’m still impressed. Luas is going to be a big success and I reckon every part of Dublin will be clamouring to have it.