News that work is to commence on parts of the Larne Line has been called a "welcome investment" by Larne Ulster Unionist Councillor Mark McKinty. "Following the receipt of 20 new Class 4000 trains, and increased service across the network, I am pleased to note that Translink are investing in the Larne to Belfast railway line" he said.
"In addition to the more comfortable journey with the new trains, punctuality for the Larne Line is generally around 98%. The passenger experience will be enhanced with the addition of WiFi to some services, including the 256 from Larne."
Work will include:
"I have encouraged Translink to ensure that disruption to passengers is minimal, and that work is completed in order that normal service may resume as soon as possible, especially with the recently commenced work on the A8 and the imminent A2 project".
Cllr McKinty, who is also a member of the Larne Line Passenger lobby group, and involved in the recent "Use it or lose it" campaign when services on the Larne Line were potentially under threat, has asserted his commitment to "continue lobbying for services on the Larne Line, including improvements to the Dargan Bridge, (allowing more flexibility with timetabling) and an integrated bus and rail transport hub in Larne", he concluded.
"In addition to the more comfortable journey with the new trains, punctuality for the Larne Line is generally around 98%. The passenger experience will be enhanced with the addition of WiFi to some services, including the 256 from Larne."
- Engineering work to replace the last 5 miles of jointed track with continuous welded rail between Whitehead and Larne, providing smoother travel. This work is being carried out at night and is due for completion next summer.
- Work at Trooperslane and Jordanstown level crossings to reduce down time and impact on local traffic.
- Platform extension at Larne Harbour (following successful extensions at Whiteabbey, Jordanstown, Carrickfergus, Downshire, Whitehead and Larne Town). The longer platforms will provide for 4 x 3 car trains and increased capacity on each service - 20% more capacity across the network.
"I have encouraged Translink to ensure that disruption to passengers is minimal, and that work is completed in order that normal service may resume as soon as possible, especially with the recently commenced work on the A8 and the imminent A2 project".
Cllr McKinty, who is also a member of the Larne Line Passenger lobby group, and involved in the recent "Use it or lose it" campaign when services on the Larne Line were potentially under threat, has asserted his commitment to "continue lobbying for services on the Larne Line, including improvements to the Dargan Bridge, (allowing more flexibility with timetabling) and an integrated bus and rail transport hub in Larne", he concluded.
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