Translink has ambitious plans. An effective and successful public transport network is vital for the economic, social and environmental well-being of our society. That’s why we are committed to continuing the transformation of public transport.

Delivering the previous 5-year ‘Get on Board’ strategy means we have already made significant progress. We want to ensure a positive legacy for future generations, and we understand that there is still much to do. 

Our vision remains to make Translink your first choice for travel, today for tomorrow. To achieve this, it is our mission to lead the transformation of transport in Northern Ireland. This strategy, covering the period to 2030, sets out how we will do it and outlines our four strategic objectives.

Why Better Connected?

'Better' means we will strive for excellence in everything we do. Continually improving the quality and accessibility of our services through innovation and an unwavering focus on our customers. It also means accelerating action on the climate challenge, helping to ensure a cleaner environment. If more people use public transport and active travel modes, we can reduce congestion and reduce pollution and greenhouse gases.

'Connected' is what we want for our people and communities. This means leading the development of an integrated transport network, linking services and transport modes. Connected also allows the enabling of the wider policy objectives of the NI Executive Government. We will provide the everyday mobility that ensures social inclusion. We will connect people with work, education, health, shops, sport, leisure, social and entertainment. We will connect communities and bring friends and family closer together.

Building On The Past

Through the delivery of a 5-year ‘Get on Board’ strategy we had a clear vision to make Translink your ‘First Choice for Travel’. 

Looking to the Future

COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact onus all. It has made us realise what is truly important in our lives.

Over the next decade, the challenge for transport in Northern Ireland is formidable. To rise to that challenge, Translink will be committed and consistent. We recognise how fundamental public transport is to the success of Northern Ireland in so many ways. So, we know we have to deliver the change and improvements needed.

This strategy is an ambitious roadmap, setting out the vital steps and actions to deliver a sustainable mobility network for Northern Ireland. With a clear focus on climate action and air quality, it puts sustainability at the heart of decision making.

Public transport brings people and communities together and creates opportunities and choices which will be vital to make our region economically competitive, socially inclusive and renowned as one of the top locations in Europe for sustainable transport.

A better and connected Northern Ireland depends upon the successful delivery of this strategy