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Latest Update 12-May-2008 6:49
Metro News
Translink - Balmoral Show Wednesday 14th to Friday 16th May 2008 11-May-2008 8:29
Translink would like to advise the public that NI Railways are operating extra trains to Balmoral rail halt for the Balmoral Show from Wednesday 14th May to Friday 16th May.
Also passengers can avail of any Metro 9A & 9B and Ulsterbus services 523, 524, 525, 528, 530 and 531 to and from the Balmoral Show.
For further information on The Balmoral Show services please contact the Translink Call Centre on 02890 666630.
Metro - Service 10A Ladybrook Bus Stop Queen Street 24-Apr-2008 16:09
Due to roadworks in Queen Street, service 10A bus stop will be relocated to the 10B departure point which is approximately 20 yards away, from 24 April until further notice.
This relocation will take place after 2100 Monday to Saturday and 1900 on a Sunday.
Services will operate as normal prior to these times.
For further information please contact Translink Call Centre on 028 90 666630.
Network News
Metro - Corporation Street Closure 1-Apr-2008 12:43
Corporation Street will be closed due to the construction of a storm water/sewage collection cistern at the junction with Corporation Square. This work will take approximately 26 months to complete and the 61 service will operate on a diversionary route throughout the works.
OUTWARD via YORK STREET direct to BROUGHAM STREET omitting DUNBAR LINK and CORPORATION STREET.
INWARD via NELSON STREET to DUNBAR LINK omitting CORPORATION STREET and then as normal to City Centre.
Metro - Hightown Road Closure 21-Jan-2008 10:19
The Hightown Road will be closed at the Hightown Bridge from Mallusk Road to Derry Road (including Derry Road junction with Hightown Road) for a period of one year commencing Sunday 27th January 2008 to facilitate the building works for the replacement bridge.
Roughfort services will be diverted via Antrim Road, Sandyknowes, Scullions Road, Mallusk Road to Roughfort.
There will be a minibus service operating between Hightown Road turning circle and Bellevue turning circle from 0730 to 1800. Normal fares apply on this service and tickets issued for journeys beyond Bellevue will be transferable to other Metro services servicing Glengormley.
Passengers traveling to Hightown turning circle from the city will be able to transfer to the minibus service on production of a valid ticket.
Ulsterbus News
Translink - Balmoral Show Wednesday 14th to Friday 16th May 2008 11-May-2008 8:29
Translink would like to advise the public that NI Railways are operating extra trains to Balmoral rail halt for the Balmoral Show from Wednesday 14th May to Friday 16th May.
Also passengers can avail of any Metro 9A & 9B and Ulsterbus services 523, 524, 525, 528, 530 and 531 to and from the Balmoral Show.
For further information on The Balmoral Show services please contact the Translink Call Centre on 02890 666630.
Ulsterbus - Disruption to Coleraine Services - North West 200 3-May-2008 9:41
Translink wish to advise passengers that with the forthcoming North West race event (Saturday 17 May 2008) Coleraine bus services will be subject to disruption, delays and a revised timetable from Monday 12 May until Saturday 17 May 2008.
In addition the Metropole stop in Portrush will be suspended after 1700 Monday 12 until Sunday 18 May 2008 due to the North West race event. Passengers are advised to use the stop at Dunluce Avenue.
For further information on the revised timetable please contact Ulsterbus Coleraine on (028) 70 32 54 00 or Translink Call Centre on (028) 90 66 66 30 (open seven days 7am to 8pm).
Ulsterbus - Metropole Stop 11-May-2008 17:00
Due to traffic congestion the Metropole stop in Portrush is suspended until further notice.
Services will now pick up and alight at Dunluce Avenue.
Ulsterbus - Newry By Pass May 2008-2009 9-May-2008 17:03
On Monday 12 May Lagan Construction will begin rock blasting at Cloghogue Roundabout and on the bypass.
This will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 1100 and 1500. This work is scheduled to take place up until May 2009.
Each road closure is estimated to be 20 minutes and some delays may be experienced during this time.
This will affect Ulsterbus service 43 to Forkhill and service 200 travelling to Dublin.
We would advise passengers to allow additional time for their journeys and especially if travelling to Dublin Airport and Dublin.
Please contact Newry Bus Centre for further information on 028 302269271.
Ulsterbus - Crossgar Bus Stop Suspension 23-Apr-2008 12:27
Translink wish to advise passengers that commencing Monday 28th April 2008 the bus stop at the Carman's Inn in Crossgar (opposite the Chapel) will be temporarily suspended.
All intending passengers should make their way to the new temporary stop at the Post Office in Crossgar. All bus services, including school buses, will transfer to this stop. All other stops remain unaffected.
For further information please contact Ulsterbus Downpatrick on (028) 44 61 23 84.
Network News
USR BALM Area Review 28-Apr-2008 12:41
Magherafelt, Antrim, Ballyclare, Ballymena and Larne are benefitting from the Ulsterbus Strategic Review. Changes include: a modernised route network, accessible low floor buses and increased frequency of services.
More information...>>
NI Railways News
Translink - Balmoral Show Wednesday 14th to Friday 16th May 2008 11-May-2008 8:29
Translink would like to advise the public that NI Railways are operating extra trains to Balmoral rail halt for the Balmoral Show from Wednesday 14th May to Friday 16th May.
Also passengers can avail of any Metro 9A & 9B and Ulsterbus services 523, 524, 525, 528, 530 and 531 to and from the Balmoral Show.
For further information on The Balmoral Show services please contact the Translink Call Centre on 02890 666630.
NI Railways - Londonderry Line Closure 9-May-2008 8:14
Translink wish to advise passengers that on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May 2008 the railway line between Coleraine and Londonderry will be closed for works.
Saturday 24 May 2008
The 2120 service from Belfast Great Victoria Street to Londonderry will now operate through to Portrush.
This will require the 2250 service from Coleraine to Londonderry to be operated by a bus substitution service. The above bus replacement will also service Castlerock and Bellarena and add approximately 30 to 45 minutes on to the normal arrival time.
Normal train services will operate before the above departure
Sunday 25 May 2008
A bus substitution service from Londonderry will depart at 1015 (20 minutes earlier than the published time) and will operate direct to Coleraine for a connecting train service to Belfast.
This bus connection will not service Bellarena.
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NI Railways - Station Enhancement Work 6-May-2008 7:05
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To enable work to take place to improve station facilities, including accessibility, signage, shelters, lighting and surfaces, in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act, NI Railways will close access to some platforms at certain stations over the coming months.
Forthcoming Platform Closures
Saturday 17 May 2008 - Greenisland (Larne direction)
Sunday 18th May 2008 - Greenisland (Larne direction)
Trains will not stop at this platform on the dates stated above.
Forthcoming Station Closures
For further information on this station enhancement work, please contact the Translink Call Centre on (028) 90 66 66 30 (seven days, 7am to 8pm).
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NI Railways - Station Enhancement Work 6-May-2008 7:05
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To enable work to take place to improve station facilities, including accessibility, signage, shelters, lighting and surfaces, in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act, NI Railways will close access to some platforms at certain stations over the coming months.
Forthcoming Platform Closures
Saturday 17 May 2008 - Greenisland (Larne direction)
Sunday 18th May 2008 - Greenisland (Larne direction)
Trains will not stop at this platform on the dates stated above.
Forthcoming Station Closures
For further information on this station enhancement work, please contact the Translink Call Centre on (028) 90 66 66 30 (seven days, 7am to 8pm).
More information...>>
NI Railways - North West 200 Travel Arrangements 3-May-2008 10:13
Translink wish to advise the public of rail services operating from Portrush to Belfast to accomodate passengers travelling from the North West Race Event on Saturday the 17 May 2008.
Additional services will depart Portrush at;
1810
1847
1905
1945
Passengers travelling to Lisburn, Lurgan and Portadown are required to change at Belfast Great Victoria Street.
Please note that Dhu Varren and Coleraine University halts will be closed between 1000hrs to 2000hrs.
For further information please contact Translink Call Centre on (028) 90 66 66 30 (open seven days 7am to 8pm).
Network News
Whitehead Park & Ride Carpark - Extension Work 1-May-2008 10:20
Work on the extension of the Park & Ride carpark at Whitehead will begin on Monday 12th May and will last for approximately 20 weeks. To enable work to take place, up to 5 current spaces will be temporarily closed.
Delay-Repay Compensation Scheme 19-Feb-2008 12:24
From 29th February 2008, NI Railways will be introducing a new scheme across the local network to compensate passengers for delays to our services, called Delay-Repay. Delay-Repay - Find out more>>
Enterprise News
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