The construction of the new state-of-the art, Belfast Grand Central Station at Weavers Cross has progressed with main works commencing last year on the impressive new facility.
A transport led regeneration project, it is a hugely important NI Executive Flagship project, being delivered by Translink and is set to be the largest integrated transport facility on the island of Ireland. Providing a step change in the provision of public transport, it is set to improve connectivity for everyone in Northern Ireland and beyond, transforming how people travel, encouraging more active travel, tackling the climate emergency and creating a greener and cleaner city and region for everyone.
Translink is committed to delivering high quality sustainable public transport that is vital for the economic, social, and environmental wellbeing of Northern Ireland. We help to keep people connected to employment, education, retail, social and leisure opportunities, as well as provide opportunities for visitors.
Public transport will play a key role in Northern Ireland’s recovery from the impact of Covid-19 while also progressing modal shift away from the private car, helping to tackle climate change and air pollution.
This essential engineering project seen a major renewal of existing rail infrastructure through a project called the Dark Arches to Whiteabbey Track Renewal.
This area of railway track runs under a series of bridges and archways and has become known as the ‘Dark Arches’.It represents a major capital investment by the Department for Infrastructure and was essential to maintain high safety standards and operational performance.
This project involves the upgrading of existing cable infrastructure between Portadown and Lurgan Train Stations.
As part of Translink’s commitment to deliver community benefit alongside engineering works, to date we have partnered with a range of different community organisations and schools. We’ve been delighted to help sponsor Seagoe Primary school’s gardening club and provide essential tools to help them develop their new gardening area to include wildflowers and bug hotels
