07/09/2016
Railway Line Re-Opens Following Sudden Death
The railway line between L'Derry and Coleraine has re-opened following a sudden death on Tuesday, 06 September.
The incident happened near Caw Park and the line was closed for a number of hours.
Bus routes were operating and NIR tickets were being accepted.
Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney said: "News that a person has died following an incident on the railway line in Derry close to Caw Park has shocked the local community.
"My thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased at this sad time."
(CD)
The incident happened near Caw Park and the line was closed for a number of hours.
Bus routes were operating and NIR tickets were being accepted.
Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney said: "News that a person has died following an incident on the railway line in Derry close to Caw Park has shocked the local community.
"My thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased at this sad time."
(CD)
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