We look forward to welcoming even more passengers on board this Christmas, helping reduce congestion around our cities and most importantly getting people home safely.” Nightmovers services: “Our services are the perfect solution to car free, hassle free, greener journeys and our new Nightmovers services mean no-one has to cut their evening short. We want to help connect people at this busy time of year by making it easy to use the bus and train when you’re enjoying the festive spirit. “I would encourage people to use public transport where possible and please be mindful that we are still dealing with the pandemic so unless you have an exemption you must wear a face covering on all services.”Ĭhris Conway, Translink Group Chief Executive added: “After a challenging year, we know many people want to enjoy the great retail, hospitality and entertainment on offer. Our Park and Ride sites in the Belfast area will also be open later for late night shopping which will give people easier access to the city centre and help to reduce congestion on our roads. Midnight departures will be available on a number of routes from both Belfast and Derry across bus and rail services. “We will therefore be operating extra late-night bus, coach and train services in the run up to Christmas. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said: “As people across the north prepare for the busy Christmas period, I am keen to do what I can to support local businesses and provide shoppers and those enjoying hospitality settings with additional public transport services. The services will aim to facilitate those who plan to make the most of their festive Friday and Saturday nights whether it be for late-night shopping, theatre trips or nights out.Ĭommencing on November 26, additional late-night bus and train services will be added from Belfast on Metro, Derry on Foyle Metro, Goldliner, Urby, and Train services right across the network.
Translink has announced the details of its new ‘Nightmovers’ services for late-night travel in Belfast and Derry during the festive season.