26 February 2003
Translink wish to advise Rugby fans using the Cross Border railway line to travel to the Ireland v France international on Saturday 8th March 2003 that three special rail services will be in operation from Belfast Central to Dublin Connolly.
Tickets are available from Belfast Central, Lurgan, Portadown and Newry railway stations. A boarding pass is required for travel on the special services and these will be issued with tickets. Excursion fares will apply to the ‘Special Services’ as detailed below:
Special Services 1 2 3 Rtn Fare *Family Ticket
Belfast Central dep 0845 0900 0920 £21.00 £52.50
Lisburn dep 0857 0912 0932 £20.00 £50.00
Lurgan dep 0913 0928 0948 £18.00 £45.00
Portadown dep 0925 0938 0958 £17.00 £42.50
Newry dep 0946 1000 1020 £14.50 £36.25
Dublin Connolly arr 1123 1135 1157
*Family Ticket includes two adults and up to four children under the age of 16.
Return Journey
Return services will depart Dublin Connolly at 1740, 1905 and 2040 hrs respectively
Enterprise Services
Enterprise scheduled services will operate as per the timetable, however the day excursion fare will not be available on the 0650am, 8am and 10.30am exit Belfast and 1900pm and 2035pm exit Dublin Enterprise services. Firstplus seats can be reserved in advance, subject to availability.
Further information can be obtained by contacting 028 90 66 66 30 or click www.translink.co.uk
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Issued by: Sarah Stanczyk
Public Relations Officer
Tel: 028 9089 9455
Mob: 07711205436
Fax: 028 9089 9452
Email:sarah.stanczyk@translink.co.uk