03 April 2008
Pictured reviewing the work in progress at Whitehead and Greenisland Stations are from L-R, Alderman Roy Beggs MLA, Hilton Parr, Customer Services Manager, Mayor of Carrickfergus Borough Council David Hilditch MLA, and Frank Moore Larne Line Route Manager.
East Antrim MLAs and local representatives have gone on site today to view the work in progress being carried out at Greenisland and Whitehead rail stations as part of the wider upgrade programme across the Larne line.
The work which is being carried out at all stations and halts in the NI Railways network is part of a £17 million investment package designed to deliver a better rail service.
The stations at the focus of the visit today, Greenisland and Whitehead, will benefit from a range of enhancements including, new signage, shelters, lighting, seating and re-surfacing. The upgrade work on the Larne line’s stations and halts, which is set to complete this summer, will deliver enhanced accessibility for disabled passengers and improve the environment and journey experience for all passengers.
Mayor of Carrickfergus Borough Council David Hilditch MLA, and Alderman Roy Beggs MLA viewed site works in progress at Whitehead and Greenisland stations, and were briefed on upcoming developments, including forthcoming temporary closures at Glynn, Ballycarry and Magheramourne to allow the upgrade work to continue.
Larne Line Route Manager, Frank Moore said, “It is a very exciting time for N I Railways, and as such it is extremely important for local representatives to see the steps we are taking to upgrade our facilities, for the local communities that they represent. We would like to thank them for taking this opportunity to visit both Whitehead and Greenisland stations.”
Passengers can access the latest information regarding the project by logging on to www.translink.co.uk or by contacting Translink’s Call Centre on 028 9066 6630.
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For further information please contact Nicola Adamson at Morrow Communications on 028 9039 3837 or email n.adamson@morrowcommunications.com
Notes to the Editors:
| Glynn | Sat 12 & Sun 13 Apr | Full Station Closure |
| Ballycarry | Wed 23 – Fri 25 Apr | Full Station Closure |
| Magheramourne | Wed 30 Apr – Fri 2nd May | Full Station Closure |
During these station closures passengers are advised to use local scheduled Ulsterbus services 170 between Glynn and Larne or 369 service from Ballystrudder cross roads to Whitehead. Full timetable details available from the call centre on 028 90 66 66 30 or visit www.translink.co.uk
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