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06 Sept 2025

Bus substitutions as Translink to continue major track improvements on Derry line

A bus substitution service will operate between Yorkgate, Belfast Lanyon Place and Belfast Great Victoria Street

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Translink has announced that essential engineering works are taking place on the Derry train line this Sunday (January 15), with bus substitutions in operation.

A spokesperson said: "A bus substitution service will operate between Yorkgate, Belfast Lanyon Place and Belfast Great Victoria Street.

"Yorkgate station remains operational and there will be a normal train timetable between Yorkgate and Derry.

"Passengers from Botanic and City Hospital travelling to Derry Line stations should use bus substitution services from Belfast Great Victoria Street and Lanyon Place.

"Please check before you travel as bus substitution times may differ from usual scheduled rail departure times."

NI Railways tickets will also be valid for use on Ulsterbus including 212 service and Metro scheduled services.

For more information on the upcoming line closures and the associated projects please visit www.translink.co.uk/line improvements and all timetables are available on Translink’s website: www.translink.co.uk and on the Journey Planner.

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