Please email comments, suggestions and corrections to Feedback@RailMapOnline.com. The first of the new carriages arrived in Belfast in March 2021, they were integrated onto Unit 4017 and tested throughout the summer, until being put into service on 29 September 2021.[8]. Labels. If you're able to help, then please consider donating at ko-fi.com. Much of the building's railway heritage has been left intact, including the buffers, part of the original track and the platform, which is now used as a beer garden. Share on Facebook (external link opens in a new window / tab), Share on Twitter (external link opens in a new window / tab), Share by email (external link opens in a new window / tab), Which problem did you find on this page? The accuracy of the position depends on your device's capability and whether services like GPS are available. While most of the system was 1,600mm gauge, some lines mostly in rural areas were narrow gauge - 914mm gauge. 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A total of 80 people were killed and 260 were injured in what was then the deadliest railway accident to have occurred in Europe. [13] However, in 2015, Translink awarded a contract to Windhoff Bahn AG to procure a new double ended multi-purpose vehicle to undertake sandite and high-pressure water spraying, as well as weed killing operations. [2]:184185 Most classes of GNRI locomotive had been built in small classes, so this division left both railways with an operational and maintenance difficulty of many different designs all in small numbers. As a means of improving timings of its services, Belfast Great Victoria Street is planned to undergo a major refurbishment that will see the platforms lengthened and the curves reduced, together with the addition of a new fifth platform, all planned to bring about the transfer of Enterprise services from Belfast Lanyon Place. Division of CI into three operating subsidiaries: Bus ireann (Irish Bus), Bus Atha Cliath (Dublin Bus), and Iarnrd ireann (Irish Rail). From the early 20th century until 1948, the three main railway companies in Northern Ireland were the Great Northern Railway Ireland (GNRI), which had around one half of its network north of the border; the Northern Counties Committee (NCC), owned by the Midland Railway of England and later the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS); and the small Belfast and County Down Railway (BCDR). Stations Comments or queries about the Blue Badge scheme can be emailed to bluebadges@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk or you can also call 0300 200 7818. CI closed the tramway about a year later. Mr Scott said his family, who arrived in Cookstown in 1887 and have remained ever since, "would never have come to the town if not for the trains". Takes over LMS and GNR bus services within Northern Ireland. For over a century this track was the most important railway route in Ulster and the . Both the Bangor and Larne lines have been re-laid in recent years, enabling timetable improvements to be delivered. Closure of the surviving sections of the County Donegal Railways, once Ireland's largest narrow gauge system. The last public main line passenger steam train, both in Ireland and Britain, had operated on Easter Monday, 1970. CI also acquired the Hill of Howth Tramway, in the northern suburbs of Dublin, in the 1958 dissolution of the GNRI Board. What time period is depicted? [25], In June 2008, Brian Guckian, an independent transport researcher from Dublin, presented a wide-ranging proposal to Translink for a 460million expansion of the network called Northern Ireland Network Enhancement (NINE). For queries or advice about criminal record checks, email ani@accessni.gov.uk, Application and payment queries can be emailed toema_ni@slc.co.uk. NIR is a subsidiary of Translink, whose parent company is the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHCo), and is one of seven publicly owned train operators in the United Kingdom, the others being Direct Rail Services, Northern Trains, Transport for Wales Rail, Southeastern, LNER, and ScotRail. The railway age in County Tyrone lasted for 107 years from 1858 to 1965 and that main line from Portadown to Derry via Dungannon and Omagh came to be known by generations of railway users and operatives as the "Derry Road". PRONI Historical Maps viewer can be used to search and browse seven historical OSNI maps and four modern basemaps (including aerial imagery). This line is single track with crossing loops north of Mossley West and single track only west of Castlerock, which limits the service in both frequency and speed; in the current timetable the train takes 2hr4m[28] while the bus takes an 1hr50m. The viewer displays county, parish and townland boundaries and includes information on sites, buildings and landmarks of historical interest. [citation needed], As older trains became obsolete in the 1970s, the Class 80 slam-door diesel-electric multiple unit was introduced. The intention is to procure or part procure two fleets - a total of 15 three-car units planned to be either bi-mode or tri-mode for NI Railways' own domestic services, and a fleet of 9 eight-car sets for use by Enterprise, the business case for which will be based on zero- or low-carbon technologies. Station names change a lot, so Ive tried to include text that represents all the variations. These haul the cross-border Enterprise dedicated trains of modern carriages. [citation needed], Since 2002, NIR has modernised its rolling stock, with a full fleet replacement of new trains built by the Spanish company CAF. The application defaults to the OSNI Basemap, which is generated using a range of OSNI map products such as 1:50,000 Vector and Largescale data. This fleet replaced the remaining Class 80 and Class 450 trains by March 2012. Contacts for common benefits are listed below. "While there are many people who would like to see the network extended, especially where there is a clear demand from the community, there's still an awful lot of work to get the existing network back up to full capacity," he said. Advanced Search; FAQ; Contact Us; . Also used for Sandite until 2017. [36], Speculation[who?] [21] Following completion of this, as part of its long-term investment programme for NIR Translink conducted a "Strategic Rail Review" in 2004, an independent review of rail services to determine its funding request under the Comprehensive Spending Review. Conor Murphy, the Regional Development Minister, stated that approximately 137million could be allocated from for investment in the railways for the period 20082011. Large investment was made in diesel locomotives and railcars and new carriages in the Republic, with Inchicore (the main CI works) working at full capacity for many years. The 1950 closures were the first steps in a plan which was to see the reduction of the Northern Ireland's railway network from 754 miles to 297 miles, a decrease of 61 per cent. The power cars were powered by an English Electric 4SRKT engine, nicknamed 'Thumpers' due to their characteristic sound, and had two English Electric 538 traction motors. Between then and 1950 17 further 'WT' engines were built, including No.4, turned out in 1947. In Dundalk at the GNR Works the railway engineers developed railbuses for use on sections of the rural network. NIR operates regular passenger trains along the following routes during the weekday inter-peak: Following the re-opening of the 15-mile (24km) Antrim Bleach Green line in June 2001,[19] which had been closed since 1978, NIR ceased passenger operations between Lisburn and Antrim on 29 June 2003. Can I advertise on the site? I normally try and respond within a couple of weeks, but if the workload is heavy or I'm on hols it may take me longer. Due to the limited number of new units, some of NIR's older rolling stock was retained, notably the entire Class 450 on the Belfast-Larne route. Also any info on routes that the map could benefit from is much appreciated. A combination of the increasing road competition facing all railways and a change in patterns of economic activity caused by the Partition of Ireland reduced the GNRI's prosperity. In 1925, all the railway companies whose lines fell wholly on the Southern side of the newly created border (between Northern Ireland and the Republic) were amalgamated as the Great Southern Railways. [39] The reopening of the Lisburn-Antrim line is seen not simply in terms of provision of a link to the airport it would also allow for the further economic development of the area, which has seen increases in population as people use the towns in South Antrim as dormitory settlements for Belfast. Dublin - Belfast Train. [29] The pressure group Into the West, which campaigns for improved rail links to the North West region, has stated that the need for a quality rail service, as part of a larger integrated transport policy, is vital to the economic development not just for the city of Derry but for the wider cross-border region. Can I email you? Im afraid being a free hobby site I cant guarantee the service. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? They would have required significant modification to enable NIR to use them, including conversion from standard gauge to Irish gauge. In the early 1980s, NIR purchased one of the prototype LEV Railbuses built to test the railbus concept. A debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday 14 May 2007[23] raised several proposals as to how the railway network could be improved: Pressure groups have advocated the protection of former routes, where the track has been lifted but the trackbed remains intact, to enable these to be reinstated for commuter traffic as an alternative to increased road building. The train was divided, but during the uncoupling operation ten carriages ran away and collided with another passenger train. Re-opening of the Belfast Central Railway between the old GNR and B&CDR systems. Railways and Waggonways in Northumberland, UK. At the end of 1962, following the delivery of more diesel locomotives and with further branch line closures imminent, CI eliminated steam traction for good. Please provide references to source documents or maps if able, but local knowledge is also appreciated. [citation needed], In 2013, the then Minister for Regional Development, Danny Kennedy, indicated that a restoration of the route between Portadown and Armagh was under active consideration in the long term, pointing out the commercial opportunities for the city of Armagh and its hinterland to be reconnected to the railway network. unless I decide to include them. "The expense became in the handling," Mr Friel said, "and lorries reduced the handling and labour costs by half.". [1] Nevertheless, by the 1950s the GNRI had ceased to be profitable and in 1953 the company was jointly nationalised by the governments of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Ennis to Athenry line is reopened to passenger traffic, giving the first service between Limerick and Galway since 1963. Names sometimes change, so alternatives are provided in brackets and I suggest you use the * wildcard at the beginning of your search term. Signal boxes and station features arent currently included. Current View, Stations RailMapOnline is a free website that aims to provide an interactive map of all historic railways for the UK and US. The Railway Commissioners were responsible for the assessment of a railway network for Ireland and reported in 1838 with a significant range of information. remains that the Lisburn-Antrim route could re-open, potentially to offer an alternative Antrim Lisburn Belfast service. [48] The Class 4000 fleet entered service on Thursday 29 September 2011. Do you collect data on me? What's New. In 2011, a former GNR Signal Cabin from Bundoran Junction arrived at the Downpatrick and County Down Railway. Willie Gault, a guard with Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway, boarded the train from Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, to Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim . This website uses Google Maps to deliver a quick, feature-rich user experience. All time periods, at once, on the same map. Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific Railway - 1930. You can create a link to a specific location by right-clicking on the map and selecting create link. To enable NIR to maintain its levels of service, it upgraded some of its older rolling stock. A plan was mooted to use it on the Lisburn-Antrim line to prevent it from being closed. [1] It was built in the 19th century and absorbed into the Ulster Transport Authority in 1948. However, anyone can help out with OpenStreetMap and provide edits, so if you want to get involved and start making your own maps then check them out. Train Cancellations, Delays, Alterations and Engineering Work information is brought to you directly from the Northern Ireland Railways operational . More than 750 miles of track once linked towns and communities in every county, but. [43][44] The pressure group Rail 21 has stated that the Tillysburn proposal is insufficient for what the new station is expected to provide a link to the airport, transport provision for Holywood Exchange and a park and ride facility. These backgrounds were provided by National Library of Scotland, who unfortunately now charge (a considerable sum) for these services. It was formed in 1876 by a merger of the Irish North Western Railway (INW), Northern Railway of Ireland, and Ulster Railway. Emailcustomerservice.unit@communities-ni.gov.uk, Call 0800 587 0912Email dcs.incomingpostteamdhc2@nissa.gsi.gov.uk, Contact your local Jobs & Benefits office. These maps show the pre-1974 boundaries of Northumberland, after which North Tyneside Council became an independent local authority. Why is a siding missing, or why isnt a route shown as double track? Historic Tramways. The Cross-Harbour railway in Belfast opens, thus linking the old NCC direct to the rest of the NI system. Great Northern Railway - 1930. No, only the website at present. For the UK railway map, the colour identifies the owning company pre-grouping (circa 1923). The UK map is mostly finished, although theres always room for improvement. I aim to always keep RailMapOnline advert-free. By the late 1940s, Ireland still had an extensive railway system which was almost entirely steam operated, and indeed, one short branch line in Co. Tyrone was to remain horse-worked until its closure in 1957! Upon its establishment in 1998, the Northern Ireland Assembly put in place an investment programme costing 100million to bring about major improvements. Learn More. If you wish to report a problem with a road or street you can do so online in this section. Im currently restricting access via the website itself, so no source data is publicly available (I may make it available to buy in the future). [2] The station closed to passengers on 28 August 1950. Unfortunately this service is not free, so I rely on your kind donations to help cover the costs of the service and ensure the maps remain free at the point of use. Many small industrial tramways are all coloured the same rather than being individually identified. Many architectural ghosts of Northern Ireland's lost rail heritage can still be found across the country, long after the tracks were lifted to make way for roads and other new developments. Also operating in this set is a 1954 built brake coach No.9, although it currently carries the number 1949. Why doesnt it work on my browser/phone? rollercoasters), temporary construction railways, model railways too small to ride, cable cars (no rails!) Check back regularly for updates, or follow us on Twitter or Mastodon, If you enjoy the map and would like to help with the running costs, consider donating at Ko-fi, Email us with suggestions, corrections and feedback, ©2023 RailMapOnline.com Purchase of Belfast & Northern Counties Railway by (English) Midland Railway to form Midland Railway (Northern Counties Committee) - known as "the NCC". Northern Ireland Railways NIR Railway Network. [30], On 21 November 2007, the Regional Development Minister announced that the investment strategy being considered by the NI Executive included the relaying of the Belfast-Londonderry line north of Coleraine, planned to include new signalling and a new crossing loop, allowing more trains. Railway historian Charles Friel, a member of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland, said the decline began after the partition of Ireland in 1921. What do the colours mean? Note that I drew it from eye using google maps so it may not be completely correct in all areas. However, there will be errors in my maps, and when overlaying them on imagery and different map backgrounds then those maps may have errors as well. The two governments ran the railway jointly under a Great Northern Railway Board until 1958. Bleach Green Viaduct opens - Derry/Portrush trains no longer reverse at Greenisland. For other railways with the same name, see, The closures started several years before the, Portadown, Dungannon and Omagh Junction Railway, "Rail buses developed at Dundalk GNR Works", "Closure of the 'Derry Road' a great loss to Ireland", Great Northern Railway Architecture at Archiseek.com, Irish Railway Record Society: Irish Railways: 1946 - 1996; Great Northern Railway (Ireland), Documents and clippings about Great Northern Railway, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Great_Northern_Railway_(Ireland)&oldid=1136252105, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 13:19. All railways, from all time periods. They remained in service until 2012, latterly primarily on the Larne-Belfast line and the Coleraine-Portrush Line. [1] In 2019, NI Railways carried over 15 million passengers.[2]. A 2-4-2T (JT Class) locomotive is preserved at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum at Cultra. For queries or advice about Child Maintenance, contact the Child Maintenance Service. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? For queries or advice about pensions, contact theNorthern Ireland Pension Centre. In 1920, both the route length (3,442 miles, 5,540km [Railway Magazine, May 1958]) and the traffic levels carried were at their peak, but competition from road traffic began to make inroads into railway traffic from the 1920s. We don't have access to information about you. In particular Im reliant on my web hosting company (who are very reliable) and Google for rendering the maps (who occasionally have issues). What is your data source? The railways became the Northern Ireland Railways system. Industry, Narrow Gauge This proposal failed, again because of the limited capacity. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for EIRE38 - 1950s CIE IRISH RAIL RAILWAY ~ STEAM TRAIN PHOTO Ireland at the best online prices at eBay! "If players travelling by train were ever late to a match, the train would stop to let them jump off and run across the field into position.". Transporting goods by road became an appealing proposition for businesses and companies began using their own vehicles rather than loading goods on and off trains. If in doubt ping me an email for permission. Power cars named after Northern Ireland castles. More than 750 miles of track once linked towns and communities in every county, but most of this infrastructure was abandoned in the 1950s. CI have published a short history of their own. Maps - Group 2 (PDF) Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railway - 1930. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. However, it was determined that to deliver improved frequency of service on the network the size of NIR's fleet had to be increased, and with that must come associated infrastructure improvements. These entered service on the suburban lines around Belfast, becoming a stalwart on the whole network. How accurate is the map? The map itself is powered by the Google Maps API, and Google renders the map images and serves them to your browser. The RPSI periodically operates one or more of them on special excursion trains on Northern Ireland Railways and Iarnrd ireann (successor to CI) routes. In the north west, County Donegal was almost entirely served by two large narrow gauge systems totalling some 300km. The Ulster, D&D and D&BJct railways together formed the main line between Dublin and Belfast, with the D&BJct completing the final section in 1852 to join the Ulster at Portadown. Can I give you money to contribute to the running costs? For a number of years there have been suggestions for a station to serve the airport. The background maps are outside of my control, and you will have to contact the map providers to report a problem. There have been proposals to improve the Belfast-Dublin line between Knockmore and Lurgan, enabling journey times to be reduced and frequency increased. Some of its coaching stock has also been preserved. [34], As part of NIR's plans for its new rolling stock, it has built a new traincare depot next to Adelaide station on the site of the old freight yard. The new border crossed all three of its main lines and some of its secondary lines. This is a map of the six 'escheated' counties of Ulster. I have had trouble identifying US builders and some of the UK lines, so let me know if there are errors. Layers include seven historical Ordnance Survey maps (covering the years 1832 - 1986); and a range of datasets (including county, townland and parish boundaries; and sites, landmarks and buildings of historical interest). For the US railroad map, the colour identifies the company that built the line. City Hospital, Botanic, Belfast Lanyon Place. Irish railways were built between 1834, when the Dublin to Dun Laoghaire line opened, and the early years of the 20th century. The Modern Rly layer is a direct copy of freely available OpenStreetMap data, and I make a new copy about once per year. UTA split into three different State-owned companies: Ulsterbus (buses), Northern Ireland Carriers (road haulage - later privatised), and Ulster Transport Railways. Since withdrawal two have been rebuilt for work in. However, none of these enhancements are programmed to go to planning over the course of the next decade as of early 2013. Double/triple track isnt differentiated from single track, unless the different tracks significantly diverge. Also the information that you have provided over the years has been invaluable for those railways with scarce mapping or where only local knowledge can identify locations. In the UK, earlier (closed prior to 1923) tracks are coloured as if they still existed. When this happens, Google doesnt try again and a large part of the map wont be displayed. City Hospital, Botanic, Belfast Lanyon Place, Yorkgate, Whiteabbey (limited), Reopening of existing but closed infrastructure, notably the, Improvement of the infrastructure on the Belfast-Londonderry line through, at the very least, the installation of, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 03:22. [35], Further plans are afoot to double the track from Monkstown to Templepatrick, to further increase capacity on the Londonderry line. some of the map features may be disabled at times of low donations to help reduce costs, with a Google Maps error message displayed, map tiles not appearing and StreetView being unavailable - sorry. Included are significant features including industries, junctions, bridges and tunnels.

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