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Translink to install life-saving defibrillators on all NI Railways trains by end of 2025
(L-R) Robin Winsby, Translink Project Manager, John Thompson, Translink Head of Safety and Corporate Responsibility, Michael Allen, Community Resuscitation Team Manager, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Fearghal McKinney, Head of British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland. Translink has announced a major life-saving initiative that will see Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) installed across its entire NI Railways train fleet by the end of December 2025. The mov
Nov 10, 2025


Isle of Man welcomes new ultra-low emission Wrightbus buses
The new Wrightbus StreetDeck Ultroliner model, built in Ballymena, entering service on the Isle of Man The Isle of Man’s public transport network is set for a major upgrade as six new cutting-edge diesel buses built by Wrightbus prepare to enter service, replacing vehicles that have been serving the island’s communities for up to 14 years. The new StreetDeck Ultroliner models, designed and manufactured by the leading Ballymena-based engineering firm, will join the Bus Vannin
Oct 29, 2025


Fares set to rise for Rathlin Island & Strangford Lough ferries – 30-day notice issued
The Rathlin Ferry. (Image: Nicole McGinn) The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has announced its intention to increase fares on the ferry services to Rathlin Island and across Strangford Lough, with a statutory 30-day notice period to commence on today, Monday 27 October 2025. Background & Context Rathlin Island is Northern Ireland’s only inhabited offshore island and falls under the wider Rathlin Island Policy, a Northern Ireland Executive policy aimed at ensuring “conti
Oct 27, 2025


Railway engineering works to affect Enterprise cross-border services over weekend
Cross-border Enterprise train Translink passengers are being advised of significant travel changes on the cross-border Enterprise service between Belfast and Dublin due to Irish Rail engineering works taking place from Saturday 25th to Monday 27th October. The line will be closed between Drogheda and Dublin Connolly for three days while essential engineering works are carried out by Irish Rail. As a result, bus substitutions will be in operation for the affected section of th
Oct 23, 2025


Translink tackles autumn “Leaf Fall” challenge to keep Northern Ireland rail passengers moving
Translink’s MPV leaf busting train keeping Northern Ireland rail passengers moving As autumn takes hold, Translink has launched a major seasonal operation to tackle the annual “Leaf Fall” challenge, aiming to keep passengers across Northern Ireland moving safely and on time. Every year, fallen leaves combined with wet weather and train movement create a slick film on railway tracks — a problem similar to black ice on roads. This slippery residue reduces train traction, affect
Oct 17, 2025


‘Prolific offender’ arrested after PSNI transport patrol in Ballymena
Police have arrested a man in connection with a breach of court bail conditions after he was found carrying alcohol on a train service between Belfast and Coleraine on Tuesday, 14 October. Officers from the Safe Transport Team were conducting patrols when they observed the man boarding the train at Ballymena Train Station carrying two large bottles of alcohol. A spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland said: “Officers spoke to the male on board and ascertained
Oct 16, 2025


Timothy Gaston demands ‘fairness’ from Translink over £20k Pride support
Inset: TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has accused Translink of showing “double standards” after...
Oct 8, 2025


Translink partners with Ballymoney Men’s Shed to restore historic station signs
Translink has announced a new community partnership with Ballymoney Men’s Shed to restore and refurbish historic signage at Ballymoney...
Oct 4, 2025


From Belfast to Bellaghy and beyond: Translink Poet in Residence launches new travel blogs
Niamh McNally Translink Poet in Residence on the Enterprise Train to Dublin Translink is encouraging passengers to explore Northern...
Sep 27, 2025


Belfast City Airport’s bold vision: draft Master Plan 2040 set to inject £1.7 billion into NI economy
In a move poised to reshape Northern Ireland’s aviation landscape, Belfast City Airport has unveiled its draft Master Plan 2040, a...
Sep 16, 2025


Translink issues back-to-school travel advice ahead of September timetable changes
Translink has issued important back-to-school travel advice as thousands of pupils prepare to return to classrooms across Northern...
Aug 30, 2025


Rathlin Ferry contract extended to ensure service continuity until 2027
In a move to safeguard essential transport links for Northern Ireland’s only inhabited offshore island, the Department for Infrastructure...
Aug 29, 2025


Translink reminds passengers of timetable changes as schools return across Northern Ireland
Translink has announced that bus timetable changes will take effect from Monday, 1st September, to coincide with the return of schools....
Aug 26, 2025
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