AQW 9234/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what plans he has to upgrade Balmoral train station, to incentivise those travelling to a rebuilt Casement Park for major events to use rail as their mode of transport.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 20 March 2024

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Tabled
20 March 2024
Answer due by
8 April 2024
Answered
8 April 202419 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

Answer

Public transport services are frequently enhanced to facilitate spectators attending various major events in Belfast.

The platforms at Balmoral and Finaghy train stations, which are a short distance to Casement Park, have previously been extended to facilitate six train car length platforms and therefore to cater for higher passenger demand. In addition, Casement Park is also currently served by Glider and Metro services operating a combined seven-minute frequency at peak and eight minutes off peak.

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