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Key Findings from the Spring Summer series of passenger satisfaction monitoring (Monday 31st March 2025 – Sunday 28th September 2025):

  • On average, 86% of Translink passengers rated public transport services either good or excellent.
  • The overall satisfaction score with most recent journey on Translink services was 90%.
  • NIR, Goldliner and Ulsterbus services all scored above 90% on overall satisfaction with most recent journey, Glider scored 87% and Metro bus services scored 81%.
  • Passengers rated punctuality / reliability, frequency of services and value for money as the things that matter most to them.
  • All six Translink services performed strongly against customer priorities, with four of the six services achieving 90% or higher.
  • Across all Translink bus and rail services, punctuality was rated at an average of 89%. Five services were rated above 90%. Metro bus services were rated below this average highlighting an area for further improvement.
  • 98% of passengers rated the accessibility of the vehicle as either good or excellent.
  • Passengers’ perception of safety on board Translink services is high with 95% of passengers giving a very safe or safe rating. Glider was rated lower at 86%.
  • 97% of passengers rated staff helpfulness at stations as either good or excellent.
  • The lowest rated service attribute at stations was catering and vending at 79%.


Overall 

  • Overall Satisfaction - 90%
  • Frequency - 83%
  • Staff Helpfulness - 95%
  • Accessibility of Vehicle - 98%
  • Cleanliness - 92%
  • Comfort of Seating - 93%
  • Duration of Journey - 94%
  • Punctuality - 89%
  • Safety of Driving - 98%
  • Safety on Board - 95%
  • Value for Money - 88%
  • Information on Board - 95%

Metro 

  • Overall Satisfaction - 81%
  • Frequency - 75%
  • Staff Helpfulness - 87%
  • Accessibility of Vehicle - 97%
  • Cleanliness - 84%
  • Comfort of Seating - 85%
  • Duration of Journey - 90%
  • Punctuality - 72%
  • Safety of Driving - 95%
  • Safety on Board - 96%
  • Value for Money - 86%
  • Information on Board - 95%

Glider

  • Overall Satisfaction - 87%
  • Frequency - 95%
  • Accessibility of Vehicle - 97%
  • Cleanliness - 87%
  • Duration of Journey - 97%
  • Punctuality - 91%
  • Safety of Driving - 96%
  • Safety on Board - 86%
  • Value for Money - 89%
  • Information on Board - 99%

Goldliner

  • Overall Satisfaction - 97%
  • Frequency - 89%
  • Staff Helpfulness - 99%
  • Accessibility of Vehicle - 99%
  • Cleanliness - 99%
  • Comfort of Seating - 98%
  • Duration of Journey - 92%
  • Punctuality - 96%
  • Safety of Driving - 99%
  • Safety on Board - 99%
  • Value for Money - 89%
  • Information on Board - 86%

Ulsterbus

  • Overall Satisfaction - 95%
  • Frequency - 72%
  • Staff Helpfulness - 98%
  • Accessibility of Vehicle - 99%
  • Cleanliness - 96%
  • Comfort of Seating - 92%
  • Duration of Journey - 96%
  • Punctuality - 92%
  • Safety of Driving - 99%
  • Safety on Board - 98%
  • Value for Money - 93%

NI Railways

  • Overall Satisfaction - 94%
  • Frequency - 88%
  • Staff Helpfulness - 99%
  • Accessibility of Vehicle - 99%
  • Cleanliness - 97%
  • Comfort of Seating - 97%
  • Duration of Journey - 94%
  • Punctuality - 97%
  • Safety of Driving - 100%
  • Safety on Board - 98%
  • Value for Money - 84%
  • Information on Board - 100%