We recognise that the railway may have some noise impact on those living near to it. Whilst noise cannot be eliminated we take action to minimise its impact on our local communities.

We have prepared a Noise Action Plan which reflects our commitment to controlling the adverse effects of our operations and minimizing their impact on the local communities in which we operate. In respect of noise this means implementing industry best practice, introducing new technologies and working with those who may be affected by major changes.

The Noise Action Plan has been prepared in accordance with the European Union Environmental Noise Directive (Directive 2002/49/EC), also known as the ‘END’, the Environmental Noise Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006, as amended, which transpose the Directive into local legislation, and its supporting guidance. It is based on the results of strategic noise mapping produced under the terms of the Regulations and covers noise from railways mapped within the Belfast agglomeration. While the mapping exercise covers the greater Belfast area, our Noise Action Plan applies across the Translink group.

We hope this publication shows the importance the organisation gives to the issue and our determination in minimizing the impact where possible.

You can find out more about environmental noise on the DAERA website.

You can see the results of the strategic noise mapping exercise on the DAERA website.

If you want to ask about noise from a Translink site, please contact us.