07 May 2008:
Pictured reviewing the work in progress at Lisburn Station are from L-R, Gerard McAtarsney Portadown Line Route Manager, Mayor of Lisburn City Council James Tinsley, and Jonathan Craig MLA.
Local representatives from Lagan Valley have gone on site to view the work in progress being carried out at Lisburn rail station as part of the wider upgrade programme across the Portadown line.
The work which is being carried out at all stations and halts in the NI Railways network is part of a £17 million investment package designed to deliver a better rail service.
Lisburn station which is the focus of the visit will benefit from a range of enhancements including, new signage, shelters, lighting, seating and re-surfacing. The upgrade work at Lisburn station will also see the refurbishment of all toilet facilities and the installation of passenger lifts, which will deliver enhanced accessibility for disabled passengers and improve the environment and journey experience for all passengers.
Mayor of Lisburn City Council James Tinsley, and Jonathan Craig MLA viewed the site works in progress at Lisburn station, and were briefed on upcoming developments.
Portadown Line Route Manager, Gerard McAtarsney said, “It is a very exciting time for N I Railways, and as such it is extremely important for local representatives to see the steps we are taking to upgrade our facilities, for the local communities that they represent. We would like to thank them for taking this opportunity to visit Lisburn station.”
Passengers can access the latest information regarding the project by logging on to www.translink.co.uk or by contacting Translink’s Call Centre on 028 9066 6630.
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For further information please contact Nicola Adamson at Morrow Communications on 028 9039 3837 or email n.adamson@morrowcommunications.com
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