Gerry Lennon (Visit Belfast)
"Annually, 1.7 million people visit Belfast, and a significant number of them choose not to bring their cars. By investing in the new transport hub, Belfast Grand Central Station, we are providing visitors to our city with first-class access and connectivity, making it easier for them to explore the city area and wider region. This investment will have a positive impact on tourism, benefiting not only Belfast but also the entire Northern Ireland."
Debbie Caldwell (Belfast City Council Climate Commissioner)
"As a city we have committed to reducing our emissions by 80% by 2030. With transport accounting for around one fifth of our emissions, Belfast Grand Central Station can play a critical role in encouraging greater use of public transport and reducing air pollution in our city. With significant active travel improvements alongside the new Station, it will facilitate more cycling and walking - supporting our ambition to transition to an inclusive, resilient net zero city by 2050."
Sam Donaldson (PSNI)
"The Belfast Grand Central Station Project is an exciting scheme that will transform this area of Belfast and improve connectivity for the city. The Police Service will continue to work in partnership with Translink and other partners to ensure the safety of the public during the essential road works that are necessary in the final phases of the construction. We will also continue to provide support during this transformation period in order to keep people safe and minimise disruption to road users and pedestrians."
Eddie Lynch (Commissioner for Older People)
"I welcome the development of the new Belfast Grand Central Station and support the overall plans which will connect people and opportunities across Northern Ireland.
Improvements in access to public transport will have positive impact on our ageing population, in helping to alleviate factors contributing to loneliness and isolation for older people. Belfast Grand Central Station and the wider Weaver’s Cross redevelopment has a clear focus on active and accessible travel, delivering features to encourage older people to stay active, live independent lives and remain healthier for longer. That’s why the ensuring the Concessionary Fares Scheme stays in place is so important as it will enable those who rely on it to remain connected and be able to enjoy the benefits of free travel with the new transport developments."
Dan Owens, (Belfast International Airport)
"We at Belfast International Airport fully support the new Belfast Grand Central Station. It will undoubtedly be an economic boost to the entire region through providing a new modern transport gateway to Belfast city centre. Grand Central Station will greatly enhance the region's transport infrastructure, which will boost the local economy through attracting more business, tourism, and investment for the benefit of all. This new station, coupled with the significant investment underway at Belfast International Airport, represents a transformational change in improving connectivity and helping to attract more visitors to Northern Ireland."
Noyona Chundur (Consumer Council for Northern Ireland)
"Belfast Grand Central Station is an excellent project that will bring many socio-economic benefits to consumers in Northern Ireland. It is an ambitious plan which will strengthen connectivity across all parts of Belfast and beyond, improve the customer experience, and offer greater choice for passengers. Passengers will be able to integrate rail, bus and active travel and importantly, by addressing consumers’ desire for choice, convenience and greater accessibility, it will also help many people reduce the environmental impact of their travel."