Translink reveals key insights from major feasibility studies, including reopening of Lisburn to Antrim line

Translink reveals key insights from major feasibility studies, including reopening of Lisburn to Antrim line

Translink, in partnership with the UK Department for Transport (DfT) and supported by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), has announced the findings of feasibility studies for four key rail schemes aimed at enhancing Northern Ireland’s rail infrastructure.

Reconnecting communities: Translink unveils ambitious rail expansion plans for Northern Ireland

Translink has today (17 December 2025) published a landmark report detailing feasibility studies for four transformative rail projects, offering fresh hope for improved connectivity across Northern Ireland. The document, Shaping the Future: A Rail Network for Northern Ireland , builds on the All-Island Strategic Rail Review and highlights schemes that could reconnect long-isolated communities, slash journey times, and support the shift to sustai…