Bus transfers in place until early autumn for Newry to Belfast Rail Passengers

From tomorrow 3 July rail passengers travelling from Newry/ Dublin to Belfast will have to travel by bus from Newry Railway Station to Belfast. There are also some weekend trains that will not operate. Portadown bound passengers can still travel on the train. Due to infrastructure works required to bring the new Belfast Grand Central Station online the line will be closed between Belfast and Lisburn until early autumn

Enterprise services between Dublin and Belfast will operate between Dublin and Portadown only with bus transfers operating between Newry and Belfast/ Belfast and Newry.

Translink will be running additional bus substitution services from early July when additional changes to train timetables come into effect to facilitate rail infrastructure works for the new Belfast Grand Central Station, on track for operational opening this autumn.

Timetable Changes

The following Saturday Belfast/Dublin services will not operate:

09:36hrs Belfast to Dublin Connolly

12:21hrs Dublin Connolly to Belfast

The following Sunday services will not operate:

13:00hrs Dublin Connolly to Belfast

17:05hrs Belfast to Dublin Connolly

Speaking on the new facility Translink’s David Curry, General Manager Bus Services, said: “Ten times larger than current facilities, Belfast Grand Central Station will be a game changer helping inspire and reimagine the city - one where more people travel on public transport, walk, wheel and cycle.

“The hub will be a major international gateway with enhanced connectivity across Northern Ireland, cross border and local airports creating a better connected, cleaner and healthier city for everyone.

“Designed to be fully inclusive and able to cater for 20 million passenger journeys a year, it will be the largest integrated transport facility on the island of Ireland bringing the opportunity to further enhance service frequency in the longer term.

“Beyond transportation, this new facility will be a new destination in the heart of the city where people meet thanks to a range of popular hospitality and retail outlets offering a unique blend of convenience and leisure."

Further details on Belfast Grand Station and the works programme can be found at www.translink.co.uk