Every "Circle Line" Train Station: A thread 🧵...
BUILD the Circle Line already!
BUILD the Circle Line already!
https://twitter.com/CircleLineBT/status/1642679680946909184
1/ Antrim
Antrim Train Station already has a 4 track bay capacity and would serve as a hub station connecting with Derry services and local bus services.
Antrim has 1200 new jobs, 750 new homes and developments @JunctionAntrim all in the pipeline. Antrim is set to boom!
Antrim Train Station already has a 4 track bay capacity and would serve as a hub station connecting with Derry services and local bus services.
Antrim has 1200 new jobs, 750 new homes and developments @JunctionAntrim all in the pipeline. Antrim is set to boom!
2/ Templepatrick - Ballymartin Park&Ride
Opened in 2015 at a cost of £3.8m, with 428 car parking spaces, however demand has meant that the P&R has already been expanded.
@ANBorough also passed a motion supporting such a station.
Opened in 2015 at a cost of £3.8m, with 428 car parking spaces, however demand has meant that the P&R has already been expanded.
@ANBorough also passed a motion supporting such a station.
3/ Ballyclare
Cut off from rail in 1930, Ballyclare, ever a commuter town could be connected to the Bleach Green Line by a mere 3 miles of track, connecting with local bus services, Sixmilewater Park and Doagh-Larne Greenway.
Cut off from rail in 1930, Ballyclare, ever a commuter town could be connected to the Bleach Green Line by a mere 3 miles of track, connecting with local bus services, Sixmilewater Park and Doagh-Larne Greenway.
4/ Mossley West
Adjacent to a huge development at Global Point with SENSATA Technologies HQ(500 jobs) and @UlsterUni/@QUBelfast Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) coming soon.
@Translink_NI also planning 200+ space P&R.
Greenway: 3 Mile Water/Newtownabbey Greenway.
Adjacent to a huge development at Global Point with SENSATA Technologies HQ(500 jobs) and @UlsterUni/@QUBelfast Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) coming soon.
@Translink_NI also planning 200+ space P&R.
Greenway: 3 Mile Water/Newtownabbey Greenway.
5/ Whiteabbey
Serving as a hub station, allowing Larne/Carrick services to run "Express" to city centre while Circle Line services run "local".
Greenway: Loughshore Path.
Serving as a hub station, allowing Larne/Carrick services to run "Express" to city centre while Circle Line services run "local".
Greenway: Loughshore Path.
6/ @abbeycentre
A station on derelict land at ShoreRd/LongwoodRd. Currently land is being used to store railway sleepers. The station would integrate with local bus services and connect with Greenways: Loughshore Path and Glas na Braden Glen.
A station on derelict land at ShoreRd/LongwoodRd. Currently land is being used to store railway sleepers. The station would integrate with local bus services and connect with Greenways: Loughshore Path and Glas na Braden Glen.
7/ Loughside Park
A project to refurb Loughside Park with not just a new station but athletics track/football pitch, foot/bike bridge to Newtownabbey Greenway and Giants Park.
Giants Park is a HUGE development accessible only by road so a rail connection is so so important.
A project to refurb Loughside Park with not just a new station but athletics track/football pitch, foot/bike bridge to Newtownabbey Greenway and Giants Park.
Giants Park is a HUGE development accessible only by road so a rail connection is so so important.
8/ York Street(Yorkgate)
Currently under a rebuild York Street Station has the potential to serve the growing Sailortown population as well as connect to greenways: @NBCycleCampaign > Yorkgate Train Station > @StJoesBelfast > @TitanicQuarter + @BelfastBikes
Currently under a rebuild York Street Station has the potential to serve the growing Sailortown population as well as connect to greenways: @NBCycleCampaign > Yorkgate Train Station > @StJoesBelfast > @TitanicQuarter + @BelfastBikes
9/ Cathedral Quarter
On the corner of Gamble Street and Corporation Street, a new station in-situ Dargan Bridge(dualled) serving @UlsterUni(15k students) and Cathedral Quarter connecting with @belfastbikes, River Lagan and proposed bridge at City Quays to @SSEBelfastArena.
On the corner of Gamble Street and Corporation Street, a new station in-situ Dargan Bridge(dualled) serving @UlsterUni(15k students) and Cathedral Quarter connecting with @belfastbikes, River Lagan and proposed bridge at City Quays to @SSEBelfastArena.
10/ Titanic Quarter
@TitanicQuarter is always growing and despite a recent Relief Road project, traffic in the area persists. Increased rail services fed by @glider @belfastbikes and a new autonomous minibus will support current/future residential/commercial developments.
@TitanicQuarter is always growing and despite a recent Relief Road project, traffic in the area persists. Increased rail services fed by @glider @belfastbikes and a new autonomous minibus will support current/future residential/commercial developments.
11/ Victoria Park
Reopening Victoria Park Halt(closed 1988), with connections to @ConnsGreenway, @combergreenway, @Glentoran, Victoria Park, CS Lewis Square, Banana Block and wider East Belfast(with @BelfastBikes).
Reopening Victoria Park Halt(closed 1988), with connections to @ConnsGreenway, @combergreenway, @Glentoran, Victoria Park, CS Lewis Square, Banana Block and wider East Belfast(with @BelfastBikes).
12/ @BELFASTCITY_AIR
Moving Sydenham Train Station to a new dedicated "hub" station with elevators and bridge connection to the Airport, located behind Blanchflower Stadium/@weldersfc connecting with Bangor services, proposed Sydenham Greenway and @belfastbikes.
Moving Sydenham Train Station to a new dedicated "hub" station with elevators and bridge connection to the Airport, located behind Blanchflower Stadium/@weldersfc connecting with Bangor services, proposed Sydenham Greenway and @belfastbikes.
@BELFASTCITY_AIR @WeldersFC @BelfastBikes 13/ Lanyon Place
Still considered to be "Central" Station, Lanyon is surrounded by developments notably: Sirocco Works, Lanyon Tunnels and a new Gasworks residential development. This knits nicely with the city's busiest cycling route, @belfastbikes and future Gasworks Bridge.
Still considered to be "Central" Station, Lanyon is surrounded by developments notably: Sirocco Works, Lanyon Tunnels and a new Gasworks residential development. This knits nicely with the city's busiest cycling route, @belfastbikes and future Gasworks Bridge.
@BELFASTCITY_AIR @WeldersFC @BelfastBikes @MDABelfast 14/ Botanic
A dense student pop, Botanic Gardens, @UlsterMuseum, @belfastEmpire and many other bars/restaurants makes this area a key component. Add in connections with @LinenQuarterBID, future @belfastchamber "Green Spine" and a long talked of Shaftsbury Square revamp.
A dense student pop, Botanic Gardens, @UlsterMuseum, @belfastEmpire and many other bars/restaurants makes this area a key component. Add in connections with @LinenQuarterBID, future @belfastchamber "Green Spine" and a long talked of Shaftsbury Square revamp.
15/ City Hospital
Serving a dense student and Sandy Row population, large numbers of hospital staff and if the Donegall Road bike lane is maintained, a connection to the Forth Meadow Greenway at Broadway Roundabout.
Serving a dense student and Sandy Row population, large numbers of hospital staff and if the Donegall Road bike lane is maintained, a connection to the Forth Meadow Greenway at Broadway Roundabout.
16/ Grand Central
Bells, whistles and hopefully more services. Grand Central/Weavers Cross currently under construction will create a new quarter, connecting Bus, Rail, Bike and errrr...@glider(a few streets away). Imperative that Circle Line services are fed/feed regional rail.
Bells, whistles and hopefully more services. Grand Central/Weavers Cross currently under construction will create a new quarter, connecting Bus, Rail, Bike and errrr...@glider(a few streets away). Imperative that Circle Line services are fed/feed regional rail.
17/ Adelaide
Serving South Belfast, Windsor Park Stadium and commercial developments on the Boucher Road. A new wheelchair accessible pedestrian bridge is required to connect Lisburn Avenue with a new Windsor Park access path as well as new Boucher Road developments.
Serving South Belfast, Windsor Park Stadium and commercial developments on the Boucher Road. A new wheelchair accessible pedestrian bridge is required to connect Lisburn Avenue with a new Windsor Park access path as well as new Boucher Road developments.
@RoyMcGIvern @PaulaJaneB @little_pengelly @MatthewOToole2 18/ Balmoral
Serving South Belfast, Musgrave Hospital, King's Hall Health and Wellbeing Village and provides a "near" rail connection to the new Casement Park.
Serving South Belfast, Musgrave Hospital, King's Hall Health and Wellbeing Village and provides a "near" rail connection to the new Casement Park.
19/ Finaghy
Serving Upper Lisburn Road, and again provides a "near" rail connection to the new Casement Park.
Serving Upper Lisburn Road, and again provides a "near" rail connection to the new Casement Park.
20/ Dunmurry
Technically the only train station in West Belfast with 20k people living within 1 mile of the train station.
Technically the only train station in West Belfast with 20k people living within 1 mile of the train station.
21/ Derriaghy
A missed opportunity here to integrate @GliderBelfast services with rail and walking/cycling(Lagan Towpath) as the Glider terminates only 1/2 mile away from the station with an existing turning circle.
@distilleryworld only 20 min walk from the station as well.
A missed opportunity here to integrate @GliderBelfast services with rail and walking/cycling(Lagan Towpath) as the Glider terminates only 1/2 mile away from the station with an existing turning circle.
@distilleryworld only 20 min walk from the station as well.
@GliderBelfast @distilleryworld @PhillipBrett21 22/ Lambeg
With access to the Lagan Towpath via Station Road.
With access to the Lagan Towpath via Station Road.
@GliderBelfast @distilleryworld @PhillipBrett21 23/ Hilden
Access to the Lagan Towpath and good vibes @hildenbrewery.
Access to the Lagan Towpath and good vibes @hildenbrewery.
24/ Lisburn
Another "hub" station with Regional services running Express from here until Grand Central. Commute, work, shop or play.
@Lisburn_Museum @bowstreetmall
Another "hub" station with Regional services running Express from here until Grand Central. Commute, work, shop or play.
@Lisburn_Museum @bowstreetmall
@Lisburn_Museum @bowstreetmall @MarcusKeeley 25/ Lisburn West
Planning approved on a new station that is much needed in an area that is set to see any number of housing developments. Includes 374 parking spaces, bus connection and bridge elevators.
Planning approved on a new station that is much needed in an area that is set to see any number of housing developments. Includes 374 parking spaces, bus connection and bridge elevators.
26/ Ballinderry
On the dormant Knockmore Line, Ballinderry could be supplemented with a Park&Ride given its more rural setting.
On the dormant Knockmore Line, Ballinderry could be supplemented with a Park&Ride given its more rural setting.
27/ Glenavy
On the dormant Knockmore Line, the halt may require a lick of paint before coming back into service.
On the dormant Knockmore Line, the halt may require a lick of paint before coming back into service.
28/ Crumlin
On the dormant Knockmore Line, the existing station is to the rear of an @UlsterbusNI depot and in the centre of a swelling Crumlin village.
On the dormant Knockmore Line, the existing station is to the rear of an @UlsterbusNI depot and in the centre of a swelling Crumlin village.
29/ @belfastairport
...and finally Belfast International Airport.
4000 staff, 6.2 million passengers and soon to be 2 hotels on site. The airport is the gateway to N.Ireland and it is now time to introduce a rail connection.
...and finally Belfast International Airport.
4000 staff, 6.2 million passengers and soon to be 2 hotels on site. The airport is the gateway to N.Ireland and it is now time to introduce a rail connection.
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