Murphy puts Train Services under scrutiny

Following approaches from constituents who are unhappy with the current train services from Newry Railway Station, Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has written to Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy.

“I have been contacted by constituents who have highlighted some facts around the timetable and services available to passengers from this area, and who feel they are being unfairly treated,” he said.

“For example, passengers returning from Belfast to Newry can avail of the 18:20 service but failing to get this train the next available one after this is not until 21:15, some three hours later.

“I told the Minister that while I understand that services are dependent on demand, I would like to know if in recent times there have been any attempts by Translink to enhance this service.

“Surely the citizens of Newry and south Armagh deserve a train service that is on par with other parts of the north and following on from the huge investment in the Newry Train Station it makes sense to utilise this state of the art passenger hub.”