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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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