27 January 2003
Translink wish to advise GAA fans using the Cross Border railway line to travel to the Armagh v Dublin fixture on Sunday 2nd February that two special rail services will be in operation from Belfast Central to Dublin Connolly.
Tickets went on sale today (Monday 27th January) at 12 noon from Belfast Central, Lurgan, Portadown and Newry railway stations. A boarding pass is required for travel on the special services and these will be issued with tickets. Excursion fares will apply to the ‘Special Services’ as detailed below:
Special Services Rtn Fare *Family Ticket
Belfast Central dep 0900 0930 £21.00 £52.50
Lurgan dep 0933 1003 £18.00 £45.00
Portadown dep 0941 1011 £17.00 £42.50
Newry dep 1002 1032 £14.50 £36.25
Dublin Connolly arr 1132 1155
*Family Ticket includes two adults and up to four children under the age of 16.
Return Journey
Return services will depart Dublin Connolly at 1840 and 1900 hrs respectively
Enterprise Services
Enterprise scheduled services will operate as per the timetable, however the day excursion fare will not be available on the 8.00am and 10.00am Enterprise services. Firstplus seats can be reserved in advance, subject to availability.
Further information can be obtained by contacting 028 90 66 66 30 or click www.translink.co.uk
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Issued by: Sarah Stanczyk
Public Relations Officer
Tel: 028 9089 9455
Mob: 07711205436
Fax: 028 9089 9452
Email:sarah.stanczyk@translink.co.uk