06/11/2020
Enhanced L'Derry-Belfast Train Service Considered
A feasibility study is to explore the possibility of a half-hourly train service between L'Derry and Belfast.
Infrastructure Minister Nicola Mallon said the study will also examine the possibility of three new halting stops at Park & Ride facilities at Strathfoyle, Eglinton/City of Derry Airport and Ballykelly.
Increasing services to every half hour would effectively double train provisions between the two major cities.
The SDLP Minister said it would also help towards addressing regional imbalance in Northern Ireland.
Minister Mallon said: "Since coming into office, I have been clear that my priority is addressing regional imbalance, better connecting communities and, importantly, ensuring that we shape our places around our people, for our people and with our people.
"Improving rail services to the North-West is a key part of this and I have already taken a number of important steps to achieve this."
A further feasibility study was launched earlier this year to upgrade rail services on the line between L'Derry and Coleraine.
Minister Mallon continued: "I have ring-fenced funding for that work to be done at pace.
"It is envisaged that this project could be delivered in conjunction with Coleraine to Derry Renewals Phase 3. Investing in rail connectivity is key to delivering greener and cleaner transport but it also opens up opportunities for connectivity and economic growth. The North West needs to benefit from our green recovery and I've made it clear that I am determined to deliver lasting change and economic equality for our citizens across the North."
The Minister also outlined her commitment to improving rail connectivity across the island of Ireland. She continued: "All-island connectivity should excite us all, not least because it better connects our communities in a more sustainable, cleaner and greener way, but also because it opens up huge potential for our economy. I have been working closely with the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D and was pleased to recently announce with him that Derry will be included in the all-island high-speed rail feasibility study. This will ensure that opportunities that better connect our island, drive economic growth, investment and allow for greener, cleaner travel are inclusive and extended to the North West."
(JG)
Infrastructure Minister Nicola Mallon said the study will also examine the possibility of three new halting stops at Park & Ride facilities at Strathfoyle, Eglinton/City of Derry Airport and Ballykelly.
Increasing services to every half hour would effectively double train provisions between the two major cities.
The SDLP Minister said it would also help towards addressing regional imbalance in Northern Ireland.
Minister Mallon said: "Since coming into office, I have been clear that my priority is addressing regional imbalance, better connecting communities and, importantly, ensuring that we shape our places around our people, for our people and with our people.
"Improving rail services to the North-West is a key part of this and I have already taken a number of important steps to achieve this."
A further feasibility study was launched earlier this year to upgrade rail services on the line between L'Derry and Coleraine.
Minister Mallon continued: "I have ring-fenced funding for that work to be done at pace.
"It is envisaged that this project could be delivered in conjunction with Coleraine to Derry Renewals Phase 3. Investing in rail connectivity is key to delivering greener and cleaner transport but it also opens up opportunities for connectivity and economic growth. The North West needs to benefit from our green recovery and I've made it clear that I am determined to deliver lasting change and economic equality for our citizens across the North."
The Minister also outlined her commitment to improving rail connectivity across the island of Ireland. She continued: "All-island connectivity should excite us all, not least because it better connects our communities in a more sustainable, cleaner and greener way, but also because it opens up huge potential for our economy. I have been working closely with the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D and was pleased to recently announce with him that Derry will be included in the all-island high-speed rail feasibility study. This will ensure that opportunities that better connect our island, drive economic growth, investment and allow for greener, cleaner travel are inclusive and extended to the North West."
(JG)
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