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Translink is advising passengers to plan ahead as a series of essential planned engineering works will affect services on the Dublin - Belfast line.
Due to engineering works by Irish Rail, the train line between Drogheda and Dublin will be closed on two forthcoming weekends: Saturday 31 January, Sunday 1 February and Monday 2 February as well as Saturday 21 February and Sunday 22 February. Rail replacement bus services will be in place for Enterprise services between Drogheda and Dublin Connolly and a revised train timetable will operate between Belfast Grand Central and Drogheda.
Other routes on the Bangor, Larne and Derry lines will also experience disruption.
John Glass, Translink's Director of Infrastructure and Projects, said they are committed to maintaining and enhancing rail infrastructure to deliver a high quality, safe and sustainable public transport network today and for future generations. "We've planned these works carefully so that several essential upgrades – from tunnel repairs to platform extension work and embankment maintenance, as well as other improvements – can be delivered in one closure period," he said. "We'd like to thank all our passengers and local neighbours for their patience and understanding while these important works are carried out, helping to maintain safe and reliable services for the future."
He apologised to passengers for any inconvenience and advised customers to check their timetables in advance of travel on the website www.translink.co.uk or Translink's Journey Planner as bus substitutions may operate different schedules to regular train timetables.
Passengers and residents wanting further details on these works can visit www.translink.co.uk/lineimprovements or follow Translink's social media for updates.
