Circle Line Belfast

Swann calls for transparency as Knockmore Line Report remains under wraps Robin Swann MP has called on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to publish the long-delayed feasibility study on reopening the Knockmore Line, warning that the lack of transparency is hindering progr...

“What is the Minister waiting for?”

Robin Swann MP is demanding answers after learning Westminster has already received the Knockmore Line feasibility report — while the public is still waiting for its release.

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More than 1,200 residents back Swann’s call for progress on reopening the Knockmore Line More than 1,200 residents have backed Robin Swann MP’s call for Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA to set a clear timeline for reopening the Knockmore Railway Line between Lisburn and Antrim, cit...

Over 1,200 residents have backed Robin Swann’s call for a clear timeline on reopening the Knockmore Line.

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4/4 We need change. The proposed Belfast Circle Line could serve 300,000 people, linking key areas. It's time for a radical overhaul of our public transport system. Join us to build a connected, sustainable NI. greenpartyni.org/join #StormontScorecard

Swann presses for Belfast Circle Line commitment amid rail review uncertainty South Antrim MP Robin Swann calls for the Belfast Circle Line to be delivered using existing and planned rail infrastructure, pressing for commitments from the Infrastructure Minister and Translink.

Robin Swann says the Belfast Circle Line could be built using existing plans — but warns it must be part of NI’s rail future.

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MP seeks assurances on Belfast Circle Line

The South Antrim MP has outlined how the Belfast Circle Line must be made a reality

The Glider is not the only piece North Belfast is missing.

How to better integrate York Street Train Station with North Belfast and the Titanic Quarter?

Ans: Cycling and walking.

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@greenpartyni.bsky.social 🤝 @circlelinebt.bsky.social

Now, how about we apply this revolutionary concept to the rest of Northern Ireland? Or is that too much to ask? 🌍💚 #PublicTransportMatters #GreenPartyNI #SustainableTravel
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A screenshot of an article from The Irish News with a green header displaying the publication’s name. The headline reads: “Belfast to Dublin train numbers jump 50% since introduction of hourly services.” The article states that Translink and Irish Rail introduced the service, now operating 15 times per day from Monday to Saturday, following the opening of the £340 million Grand Central Station transport hub.

🚆 Oh wow, a 50% increase in Belfast-Dublin train passengers after doubling the service—who could’ve guessed? 🙃 Maybe investing in reliable, frequent, and affordable public transport actually works? Shocking.
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People use trains when they’re reliable and frequent. The 50% jump in Belfast-Dublin rail passengers proves it. A Belfast Circle Line could unlock that same potential locally - boosting the economy and improving access to jobs and opportunities.

BUILD the Circle Line already!

Everyday I cycle the foreshore and think of how nuts it is that there are no rail stops from York St to Whiteabbey. All that population, retail, activities, within touching distance of a main line. State sponsored transport deprivation. 😞

How to connect North Belfast and Giant's Park with the rail network and revitalize a forgotten part of Belfast?

Ans: BUILD the Circle Line already!

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Disappointed to see some heritage rail volunteers continue to attack the Belfast Circle Line campaign. Instead of working together to push for better rail solutions in NI, they’d rather tear down ideas that could benefit everyone. Constructive debate is welcome - trolling is not.

🚊Thinking Outside the Tracks: Alternative Solutions for the Belfast Circle Line 🚊

When people imagine new rail infrastructure, they often picture large-scale, traditional train models like those used by
@nirailways. But what if we thought beyond conventional methods?

Is this further proof that @translinkni.bsky.social and @deptinfra.bsky.social will be reopening the Knockmore Line(Antrim-Lisburn)?

@translinkni.bsky.social have plans for a new Ballast Cleaning Depot in Ballinderry.

Could a few Circle Line trains be parked there as well?

We're going to need a bigger bus...

When people say that "Belfast Intl Airport doesn't need a train service, the bus is good enough", show them this - an oversubscribed bus service.

BUILD the Circle Line already and connect Belfast Intl Airport with Belfast City Centre and Greater Belfast.

With a booming population, isn't it time Ballyclare was reconnected to @nirailways?

Ballyclare is <3 miles from Bleach Green Line. A spur from the line to a new station at bottom of the Mill Road could be built for less than a Ballynure Bypass.

BUILD the Circle Line already!

Both Belfast International Airport and Belfast City Airport should be connected with railway.

Change my mind.

Missing the Circle Line. 😢

A Baker's Dozen. 13 ideas for Belfast in 2025. How to build a better city...from the @circlelinebt.bsky.social

@sluggerotoolepols.bsky.social
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Hopefully we'll get to this stage:

(My graphic on some of the more likely NI rail proposals - note that lines are not reflective of all services or proposals)
@circlelinebt.bsky.social @fundthenine.bsky.social @translinkni.bsky.social @intothewestrail.bsky.social #translink #nir #nirailways

Belfast: Build the @circlelinebt.bsky.social already! (And close off rat runs)

BUILD the Circle Line already!

Build the rail Circle Line round Belfast @circlelinebt.bsky.social

Could 2025 be the year Crumlin sees a return of rail services?

#openKnockmore

Happy New Year folks.

Many thanks for all the support in 2024.

It's 2025, let's BUILD the Circle Line already.

#BelfastTraffic: imagine if more people who lived in the Circle on the left had access to the "Circle" on the right?

Circle Line: services every 15 minutes from 6am to Midnight and later on weekends.

Maybe the DFI could help us use public transport by providing it, such as @circlelinebt.bsky.social No point constantly telling people to get on trains and buses when the services don't join up

Tony, the Circle Line campaign has been advocating for a high frequency, circular train service that would get you to Belfast City Airport and seduce drivers out of their cars. Good ideas exist to solve Belfast traffic.

Awful how disconnected Tyrone is :( I’m glad to see @fundthenine.bsky.social & @circlelinebt.bsky.social on here fighting the good fight. 😅