C.I.E. "Specials" to Replace Rail
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FOLLOWING the closure of the rail service between Waterford and Tramore, three double-deckers have been epecially constructed by Coras Iompair Eireann to serve the route. In the past travellers by rail to the coast have brought with them considerable numbers of prams and push-chairs. So that trippers shall enjoy the same facilities as hitherto, the new vehicles have been designed with particularly spacious luggage accommodation.
The chassis employed are A.E.C. Regent Mark Vs and the bodies are 69-seaters, providing for 28 on the lo+A.'er deck and 41 on top. There is a 3-ft. wide folding entrance door immed:ately behind the rear wheel arch, the stairway being opposite and about 3 ft. from the rear Of the bus.
Instead of the usual back platform windows the extensive space to the right of the door is fully panelled and is reserved for push-chairs and luggage.