All Ireland Semi Final - Tyrone V Kerry - Sunday 24th August 2003
19 August 2003
Translink wish to advise GAA fans using the Cross Border railway line to travel to the Tyrone v Kerry fixture on Sunday 24th August that two special rail services will be in operation from Belfast Central to Dublin Connolly.
Tickets will also go on sale at Belfast Central, Lurgan, Portadown and Newry railway stations from 9am on Thursday 21st August. Tickets will also be available from Dungannon Bus Depot on Thursday 21st August only.
Ulsterbus will be operating a shuttle bus for fans travelling to the game, connecting passengers from Dungannon Bus Depot to Portadown Station at £5.50 return.
A boarding pass is required for travel on the special rail services and these will be issued with tickets. Excursion fares will apply to the ‘Special Services’ as detailed below:
Special Services Rtn Fare *Family Ticket
Belfast Central dep 0925 1030 £23.00 £57.50
Lurgan dep 0952 1058 £20.00 £50.00
Portadown dep 1002 1108 £18.50 £46.50
Newry dep 1024 1130 £16.00 £40.00
Dublin Connolly arr 1200 1250
*Family Ticket includes two adults and up to four children under 16.
Return Journey
Return services will depart Dublin Connolly at 1805 and 1850 hrs respectively
Enterprise Services
Enterprise scheduled services will operate as per the timetable, however the day excursion fare will not be available on the 10.00am Enterprise. Firstplus seats can be reserved in advance, subject to availability.
Further information can be obtained by contacting 028 90 66 66 30 or click www.translink.co.uk
-Ends-
Issued by: Sarah Stanczyk
Public Relations Officer
Tel: 028 9089 9455
Email:sarah.stanczyk@translink.co.uk