Mid Ulster SDLP representatives criticise Translink’s failure to cope with increased commuter demand for public transport

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SDLP Mid Ulster representatives Patsy McGlone MLA and Cllr Malachy Quinn have criticised Translink’s failure to meet the demand for commuter bus travel to Belfast as fuel prices rise. The Mid Ulster MLA, Patsy McGlone, has asked the Minister for Infrastructure Assembly Questions about the passenger capacity on the routes from Dungannon to Belfast, via … Continue reading Mid Ulster SDLP representatives criticise Translink’s failure to cope with increased commuter demand for public transport

AQW 52791 22-27 – Late night public transport services for Belfast

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure regarding the late night public transport services for Belfast, to detail (i) which routes this scheme serves; and (ii) the timetables for these routes. Minister for Infrastructure: Translink has provided the following timetable and route information; Metro Metro services operate across 11 main routes … Continue reading AQW 52791 22-27 – Late night public transport services for Belfast

AQW 52916 22-27 – Castledawson to Derry bus service

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure regarding the Translink bus service from Castledawson to Derry, to detail (i) any assessment that has been made of the passenger capacity on the service, and (ii) any additional provision in place to deal with the increase in demand in September. Minister for Infrastructure: … Continue reading AQW 52916 22-27 – Castledawson to Derry bus service

McGlone welcomes increased capacity on Castledawson to Derry bus service

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has welcomed confirmation that Translink have increased capacity on the Castledawson to Derry bus service in response to a rise in passenger numbers in September. The confirmation came in a recent Assembly written answer from the Minister for Infrastructure. In September, Mr McGlone highlighted a number of cases … Continue reading McGlone welcomes increased capacity on Castledawson to Derry bus service

McGlone criticises Translink’s failure to cope with the increase in demand for Derry buses

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has strongly criticised Translink’s failure to cope with the increase in demand for bus travel to Derry in September. The Mid Ulster MLA has asked the Minister for Infrastructure what assessment of passenger capacity had been made on the Castledawson to Derry route, and what additional provision had … Continue reading McGlone criticises Translink’s failure to cope with the increase in demand for Derry buses

AQW 51241 22-27 – Passenger safety at train stations

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any steps being taken to improve passenger safety at train stations. Minister for Infrastructure: Improving the safety of the transport network remains a key priority for my Department, delivered in partnership with Translink and other key stakeholders. Throughout this mandate, significant investment … Continue reading AQW 51241 22-27 – Passenger safety at train stations