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Latest Update 10-Mar-2010 16:46
Translink - St. Patrick's Day Timetable Arrangements 4-Mar-2010 11:29
Translink wish to advise passengers of the following timetable arrangements for St.Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March 2010:
NI Railways: A SATURDAY service will be in operation.
Ulsterbus: A HOLIDAY service will be in operation.
Metro: A NORMAL service will be in operation.
For further details please call the Translink Contact Centre on 02890 666630.
NI Railways & Enterprise - Newry Train Station 19-Feb-2010 14:28
Due to ongoing roadworks to the A1 Dual Carriageway access to Newry Train Station will be via the 5 Ways Roundabout (McCann's Corner) ONLY from Sunday 21 February 2010 for approximately 8 weeks.
Passengers are advised to allow approximately 15 minutes extra travel time.
NI Railways - Castlerock Platform Closure 29-Jan-2010 14:30
Translink wish to inform passengers that due to essential maintenance work the Londonderry bound Platform at Castlerock will be closed from 1910hrs, Friday 29 January 2010 until further notice (except for the 1743 and 1906 services to Derry, Mon - Fri).
For all other services passengers are advised to use the opposite platform for journeys in both directions.
For further information please call our Contact Centre on (028) 90 66 66 30.
Metro News
Metro Service 80 Springfield Road 10-Mar-2010 14:29
Due to a security alert on the Springfield Road, the following diversions will be in place:
Metro 80 - Will operate in both directions, via the Shankill Road and Ardoyne.
Metro 81 - Will operate in both directions, via the Grosvenor Road, Falls Road and the Whiterock Road.
Metro - Marketlink Service Information 12-Oct-2009 15:11
Due to the road works in Donegall Place the Marketlink route has been revised.
Until further notice this service will operate as follows -
St George's Market, May St, Donegall Square South, Howard St, College Square East, Millfield, North St, Royal Avenue, Donegall Place, Chichester St, Victoria St, Queen's Square, Queen's Quay and Oxford St to St George's Market.
For further information please call the Translink Contact Centre on 02890 66 66 30.
Metro - Queen Street Bus Stop Suspension 10-Apr-2009 10:14
Translink wish to advise Metro passengers that the Bus Stop in Queen Street for Metro services 80 and 81 has been suspended until further notice due to roadworks.
These services will now depart from Upper Queen Street during this period.
Ulsterbus News
Ulsterbus- Service 39 Newry to Kilkeel 10-Mar-2010 14:32
Until further notice service 39 will omit Newry Street and operate via Scrogg Road.
Ulsterbus - High Bangor Road, Donaghadee Closure 7-Mar-2010 17:49
Due to roadworks the High Bangor Road, Donaghadee will be closed from Monday 8 March to Friday 19 March 2010.
As a result Ulsterbus services 303A and 3A will be subjected the following diversion:
Warren road, Groomsport Bypass and Ring Road.
For further information please contact Ulsterbus Newtownards on (028) 91 81 23 91.
Ulsterbus - Service 131/217 Diversion 4-Mar-2010 9:27
Due to road resurfacing work from Monday 8th until Wednesday 10th March 2010, the Drones Road will be closed to traffic from its junction with Kilraughts Road to its junction with Fivey road.
This closure will affect Ulsterbus services 131 and 217 between Ballymena and Ballycastle.
A Southbound (to Ballymena) diversion will be in operation via Ballyveely Road and Pharis road. A Northbound (to Ballycastle) diversion will be in operation via Pharis road, Moyan road and Fivey road.
Goldline - Service 212 Bus Stops Changes from 1 March 2010 2-Mar-2010 10:00
Translink would like to inform customers that a new timetable has commenced operation on 1 March 2010, with some minor changes.
From 1 March 2010, the bus stop for express service 212, 246 and Magherafelt local service 389B at Castledawson Roundabout has moved to the new Park & Ride facility beside the Castledawson Roundabout at KFC/Mid Ulster Auctions.
Passengers boarding at this stop are further advised to check carefully the destination of the bus as both Belfast and Londonderry bound buses will be using the same stop.
From 1 March the stops on the main Derry-Belfast road will no longer be served.
Service Information - Road Closure, Springfield Road Portavogie 2-Mar-2010 9:37
Translink would like to inform customers that Springfield Rd Portavogie is closed until 19th March 2010.
Alternative route is via New Rd, Pigeon Club and Top Road.
Service Information - Road Closure, High Street in Portaferry 2-Mar-2010 9:32
Translink would like to inform customers that High St Portaferry will be closed from Ashmount Drive to The Square until 18.00 on 13th March 2010.
All Buses will depart from Bus Depot.
Ulsterbus - Service 72 Diversion 16-Feb-2010 18:24
Until approximately mid March, Ulsterbus service 72 will omit Lislasly Road and Collegeland Road due to roadworks. Service 72 will instead operate straight along the main Armagh to Moy Road.
Ulsterbus - 120 Service Information 9-Feb-2010 12:42
All 120 services from Antrim to Belfast are being diverted via the Greystone Road due to road works. The stops from and including Bourlan Road to the Technology Park on the Belfast Road have been temporarily suspended.
Ulsterbus - 13/13D Service Information 22-Jan-2010 10:54
(Updated 25.01.10)
Due to road works service 13 and 13D will be subject to diversions until further notice.
Buses will operate outwards from Belfast via Ballylesson Road, Pinehill Road to Drumbo
Buses will operate inwards from Drumbo via Front Road, Moss Road, Comber Road, Leverogue Road, Leverogue Crossroads, Ballycoan Road, Purdysburn Road then as normal to Belfast.
Ulsterbus - Lurgan / Portadown Roadwork March - June 2010 1-Mar-2010 18:52
Due to roadworks in Lurgan all bus departures have been relocated 200 metres to the church side of the works.
Currently the bus stops in Portadown have remained unaffected.
Please contact Craigavon Bus Station on 028 2342511 for further information.
Ulsterbus - Road Closure Cushendun 22-Dec-2009 15:37
(Updated 16 Feb 10)
From Monday 4th January until Wednesday 31st March 2010 inclusive, Main Street Cushendun will be closed to all traffic and this will affect Ulsterbus services 150, 162 and 252.
The closure is to facilitate works by the D.R.D. on Cushendun Bridge. Buses will not be able to serve Knocknacarry or Cushendun from the roundabout at Knocknacarry Avenue to the car park at the Bay Road.
The diversion will be via Knocknacarry Avenue and the Glendun Road. All buses will use the car park at the Bay Road as their timing point.
16 Feb 10
Passengers please note that for the duration of the repairs to the bridge 150 services to Cushendall/Ballymena will depart from the Knocknacarry end of the bridge.
Services to Ballycastle will continue to depart from the car park at the public toilets.
Ulsterbus - Roadworks Church Street, Ballynahinch 13-May-2009 16:29
(Updated 14 September 09)
Translink wish to advise Ulsterbus passengers that roadworks on Church Street, Ballynahinch will take place from Monday 18 May 2009 until further notice.
As a result the following services will be subject to delay during this period:
18, 20, 518, 520, 237, 720 and Ballynahinch Town Services.
For further information please contact Ulsterbus Newcastle on (028) 43 72 22 96.
Ulsterbus - 46/51 Service Information 10-Mar-2009 7:17
(Updated 7/8/9 - Ongoing)
Due to security reasons Ulsterbus services 46/51 will NOT serve Ardowen or Meadowbrook from 1800 onwards. Normal service will prevail before this time.
For further information please contact Craigavon on 02838 34 25 11.
Ulsterbus - 38/238 Dromore Service Information 12-Jun-2008 7:47
(Updated 24/2/9 - Ongoing)
Due to road works Ulsterbus services 38 and 238 Belfast bound will operate into Dromore Town via the Lower Quilly Road until further notice.
For further information please contact Translink Contact Centre on (028) 90 66 66 30.
Ulsterbus - Roadworks Newry By Pass May 2008-2009 (updated 16 Nov) 22-May-2008 13:19
On Monday 12 May 2008 and until further notice 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.
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 Goldline Express 200/Bus Eireann 001 services travelling to Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre.
Translink like would advise passengers to allow additional time for their journeys, especially if travelling to Dublin Airport.
For further information please contact Ulsterbus Newry on (028) 30 26 35 31 or Translink Contact Centre on (028) 90 66 66 30.
NI Railways News
N I Railways - Service Information 10-Mar-2010 16:46
Due to mechanical problems the 16:48 service from Carrickfergus to Great Victoria Street and the 17:34 service from Belfast Central to Carrickfergus has been cancelled. Apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.
NI Railways - Ballymena Subway Upgrade 10-Mar-2010 12:10
Work to upgrade the cladding in the subway will commence on Tuesday 9 March 2010.
Access to both platforms will not be affected. However the lifts will be closed for a short period of time.
The lift serving the Ballymena- Belfast bound platform will be out of order from Thursday 18 March until Friday 26 March.
The lift serving the Ballymena - Coleraine platform will be out of order from Monday 29 March until Wednesday 7 April.
Ni railways apologises for any inconvenience.
NI Railways - Bangor West Path Closure 1-Mar-2010 18:40
Translink would like to inform customers that the path via Shaftesbury Road will be closed from 15 March 2010 for approximatley 12 weeks, due to the upgrade of the path.
Access to Bangor West Station will be via the main entrance off the Bryansburn Road.
NI Railways apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.
NI Railways & Enterprise - Newry Train Station 19-Feb-2010 14:28
Due to ongoing roadworks to the A1 Dual Carriageway access to Newry Train Station will be via the 5 Ways Roundabout (McCann's Corner) ONLY from Sunday 21 February 2010 for approximately 8 weeks.
Passengers are advised to allow approximately 15 minutes extra travel time.
NI Railways - Castlerock Platform Closure 29-Jan-2010 14:30
Translink wish to inform passengers that due to essential maintenance work the Londonderry bound Platform at Castlerock will be closed from 1910hrs, Friday 29 January 2010 until further notice (except for the 1743 and 1906 services to Derry, Mon - Fri).
For all other services passengers are advised to use the opposite platform for journeys in both directions.
For further information please call our Contact Centre on (028) 90 66 66 30.
Enterprise News
Enterprise - Promotional Station Fares 1-Mar-2010 6:48
Enterprise Class Station fares will be 15% off the regular fare from all stations between Belfast & Newry to all stations from the border to Dublin from Monday 1st March until further notice. The following promotional adult & child Enterprise fares apply:
Enterprise Class Day Return Mon-Sat
£25.50 Adult and £12.75 Child from Belfast
£21.00 Adult and £10.50 Child from Portadown
£17.00 Adult and £8.50 Child from Newry
Enterprise Class Day Return Sunday only
£34 Adult and £17 Child from Belfast
£28.00 Adult and £14.00 Child from Portadown
£22.50 Adult and £11.25 Child from Newry
Enterprise Class Monthly Return Monday to Sunday
£34 Adult and £17 Child from Belfast
£28.00 Adult and £14.00 Child from Portadown
£22.50 Adult and £11.25 Child from Newry
Promotional on-line web fares are also available subject to terms and conditions.
NI Railways & Enterprise - Newry Train Station 19-Feb-2010 14:28
Due to ongoing roadworks to the A1 Dual Carriageway access to Newry Train Station will be via the 5 Ways Roundabout (McCann's Corner) ONLY from Sunday 21 February 2010 for approximately 8 weeks.
Passengers are advised to allow approximately 15 minutes extra travel time.
For further information on any of the items listed please phone
Translink Contact Centre
028 90 66 66 30
(Open Mon - Fri: 7am - 8pm, Sat & Sun: 8am - 6pm)
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