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4 days ago
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Translink moves some bus services to Grand Central Station
Translink has announced bus services from Downpatrick, Newcastle and Ballynahinch will operate from Belfast Grand Central Station from July. The move aligns with the launch of Translink's summer timetable and aims to enhance passenger convenience and connectivity, it said. The changes will see Goldliner coach and Ulsterbus services, including routes 215, 515 and 516 to Downpatrick; 237 and 520 to Newcastle; and the 652 to Ballynahinch via Cairnshill Park and Ride and Carryduff, all depart from Belfast from 1 July. It is part of Translink's ongoing transition to the £340m public transport hub in the centre of Belfast, which opened last September. Translink's acting general manager for bus services, Phillip Woods, highlighted several benefits that such a move will bring for passengers. "We are pleased that our services will now offer customers greater convenience, access to modern facilities, and better connections to other bus, rail, cross-border and airport services," he said. Mr Woods also confirmed that while Grand Central Station will be the main departure point, Adelaide Street will remain an outbound stop. On return journeys, buses will revert to their previous city centre set-down stop at Bedford Street before completing their routes at Grand Central. In addition, Translink will introduce a new express service, which will provide a faster, direct evening peak journey to Newcastle via the M1 bus lanes through Ballynahinch. Changes will also affect the Metro network, with Metro 8 services relocating to their former stop at Donegall Square East from Howard Street, while continuing to travel via Great Victoria Street and Wellington Place. Contrasting fortunes of two listed Victorian buildings on same street All you need to know about Belsonic Downpatrick flood scheme could cost over £20m
BBC News
4 days ago
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Grand Central Station: Translink moves some bus services to Belfast
Translink has announced bus services from Downpatrick, Newcastle and Ballynahinch will operate from Belfast Grand Central Station from July. The move aligns with the launch of Translink's summer timetable and aims to enhance passenger convenience and connectivity, it said. The changes will see Goldliner coach and Ulsterbus services, including routes 215, 515 and 516 to Downpatrick; 237 and 520 to Newcastle; and the 652 to Ballynahinch via Cairnshill Park and Ride and Carryduff, all depart from Belfast from 1 July. It is part of Translink's ongoing transition to the £340m public transport hub in the centre of Belfast, which opened last September. 'Modern facilities and better connections' Translink's acting general manager for bus services, Phillip Woods, highlighted several benefits that such a move will bring for passengers. "We are pleased that our services will now offer customers greater convenience, access to modern facilities, and better connections to other bus, rail, cross-border and airport services," he Woods also confirmed that while Grand Central Station will be the main departure point, Adelaide Street will remain an outbound stop. On return journeys, buses will revert to their previous city centre set-down stop at Bedford Street before completing their routes at Grand addition, Translink will introduce a new express service, which will provide a faster, direct evening peak journey to Newcastle via the M1 bus lanes through will also affect the Metro network, with Metro 8 services relocating to their former stop at Donegall Square East from Howard Street, while continuing to travel via Great Victoria Street and Wellington Place.
BBC News
10-04-2025
- Sport
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The Open: Royal Portrush crowd to get extra rail services
Extra rail services are being scheduled to transport the thousands of golf fans set to descend on Royal Portrush, in County Antrim, this summer for the 153rd Open. Translink has confirmed that special bus and coach services will also be available in addition to normal than 250,000 people are expected to attend the event between 13 July and 20 northern area manager Sarah Simpson said public transport will "play a vital role in showcasing this area to a huge audience". How to get to The Open at Royal Portrush Ms Simpson added that its transport plan "offers spectators convenient journey options, reducing traffic congestion and ensuring everyone enjoys their trip to this stunning visitor destination"."There will be enhanced train capacity and frequency, including additional early morning services to Portrush and late evening return services."Special bus and coach services will also be available to book online in addition to normal Goldliner services. Local bus services between Coleraine and Portrush will also be Tanya Stirling, who is deputy mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, has encouraged visitors and locals to take advantage of public transport when planning their visit."We're looking forward to welcoming thousands of visitors to the area for this world-class sporting event and we'd love those coming to enjoy the golf and to also use the opportunity to experience all our council area has to offer." People are being encouraged to plan their journey in advance by visiting Translink's website and taking advantage of the added special services. Park-and-rides for travelling to The Open by car The R&A runs The Open, which was last staged at Royal Portrush in 2019, when Ireland's Shane Lowry claimed a first major championship Cole-Hamilton, executive director of championships with the R&A, said there are less than 100 days until the return of the event at Royal Portrush and "preparations for welcoming tens of thousands of fans to the iconic Dunluce Links are well under way".He said, as a major events organiser, the R&A is encouraging sustainable travel and urged those attending to use the enhanced public transport options, but also a number of park-and-ride facilities for those wanting to travel by Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said a "substantial deployment of police over the seven days of the championship will be in place with the main purpose of the operation to ensure public safety and to minimise disruption to the local community".He said to assist with traffic management and reduce congestion, temporary traffic regulations and parking restrictions will be introduced during The on the the Open Park and Ride options are available at the event's for special trains must be booked in advance.
