This is how we will connect people and opportunities through our infrastructure and services.
Our goal is to increase passenger journeys towards 100million p.a.and aim to ensure high levels of accessibility to public transport connections in Northern Ireland.
Connecting with stakeholders
We are committed to the NI Executive’s draft Programme for Government and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. We recognise the importance of working closely with our stakeholders to deliver these shared goals for the people of NI and for future generations.
Connected network development
Using the DfI’s Regional Strategic Transport Network Plan as a guide we will lead the development of an integrated and sustainable public transport network for Northern Ireland, making the most efficient use of the current rail and bus network and defining future plans to upgrade the network. Our goal is to provide high levels of network coverage across Northern Ireland ensuring more than 80% of people in Northern Ireland have access to a public transport connection.
Connected services
Linking with public health policy, public transport can play an important role in encouraging active travel. We will work with key stakeholders including the DfI, local Councils, Public Health Agency and Sustrans to improve the integration of public transport and active travel.
We will also continue to review our network and refine and enhance services and timetables in line with changing demands, demographics and new travel habits. Enhancing accessibility will also be a key focus as will providing cost effective rural services to help sustain local towns across the region.
Connected infrastructure
In line with industry standards, we will maintain and enhance our infrastructure to deliver a safe and sustainable public transport network today and for future generations. This includes all aspects of our railway (permanent way, structure and signalling) our buildings, stations, halts, park and rides and shelters.
Rail Network
In conjunction with the DfI and other stakeholders we will input to the ‘All Island Strategic Rail Review’, to consider the rail network and to view how it can be improved for everyone. We will look for opportunities to enhance rail across NI.
We will work with Iarnrod Eireann and other stakeholders to enhance the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise service, to include hourly services as soon as possible.
Bus Network
In conjunction with the DfI, we will work to promote and extend bus priority schemes, park and ride and Glider phase 2.
Belfast Transport Hub
We will work to deliver the Belfast Transport Hub and Weavers Cross, a transport led regeneration project which is a hugely important NI Executive Flagship Project and a key driver of economic growth. It will have immense environmental significance and social value for Belfast and Northern Ireland. These network enhancements will ensure the development of a connected and sustainable public transport network for future generations.