[Ongoing - March 2010] Belfast-Dublin security alert

[Colm Moore]

http://twitter.com/irishrail/

# 06:50hrs Belfast to Connolly will operate as a bus transfer to Dundalk, due to a security alert, update will be posted in morning about 4 hours ago via UberTwitter

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/travel_alerts.asp?action=view&news_id=675

06 50 Belfast to Connolly will have a bus transfer by Press Office

a bus transfer is in operation

[Mark Gleeson]

Due to a security alert line closed at Portadown by Press Office

this will be until further notice

Irish Rail seem to need a geography lesson

Enterprise Service Information - Security Alert 19-Mar-2010 7:12

At the moment, there is a security alert on the Belfast to Dublin line, between Newry and Dundalk. There will be a bus subsitution service between Newry and Dundalk until further notice.

[ACustomer]

You can add that to the spelling lesson, the grammar lesson, the syntax lesson, and many more.....

[Mark Gleeson]

So magically Irish Rail have realised that Portadown is not between Newry and Dundalk

09:00hrs Line still remains closed between Dundalk and Newry by Corporate Commuications

Due to a Security Alert a bus transfer is currently in operation between Dundalk and Newry

[chris]

14.30hrs Line closed between Dundalk and Newry by Corporate Commuications

14.30hrs Friday 19th March.

Due to a security alert, bus transfers are currently in operation between Dundalk and Newry. Normal services are unlikely to return before tomorrow morning at the earliest.

This website will be updated as further information is available.

.

[Mark Gleeson]

Crew in Belfast as always have a more detailed take on the situation

slink Enterprise Disruption - Ongoing Security Alert 19-Mar-2010 15:27

Cross Border Enterprise rail services are currently disrupted due to an on going security alert in the Newry area; bus substitutions are in place between Newry and Dundalk. It is unlikely that normal services will have resumed before tomorrow's International Rugby Match in Dublin between Ireland and Scotland.

"In order to give passengers enough time to make alternative travel arrangements and after discussions with Irish Rail we have decided:

To cancel the 3 'special' rugby trains to Dublin departing Belfast at 11.05, 11.25 and 11.55. Tickets will be fully refunded.

Passengers are advised to use additional bus services to Dublin from Europa Buscentre - tickets available at departure. T

To operate Enterprise services as timetabled but with bus substitutions in place; we will try to minimise disruption but delays are inevitable.

"We apologise for this disruption. For more information click www.translink.co.uk or call on 028 9066 66 30"

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Enterprise - Security Alert 19-Mar-2010 7:12
Translink would like to advise passengers that there is a security alert between Newry / Dundalk on the Belfast to Dublin line.

As a result there will be a bus subsitution service between Newry and Dundalk until further notice.

[Mark Gleeson]

Second alert

NI Railways - Belfast / Lisburn Line, Security Alert 19-Mar-2010 16:21
NI Railways would like to inform passengers that the rail line between Belfast and Lisburn will be closed until further notice.

Rail tickets are now valid on Ulsterbus services between Belfast / Lisburn.

[Colm Moore]

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/travel_alerts.asp?action=view&news_id=675

16.15hrs Line closed between Dundalk and Belfast by Corporate Commuications

16.15hrs Friday 19th March.

Due to a security alert, bus transfers are currently in operation between Dundalk and Belfast.

Normal services are unlikely to return before tomorrow morning at the earliest.

This website will be updated as further information is available.

[Colm Moore]

http://twitter.com/irishrail/

# Belfast line now closed from Belfast Central to Dundalk due to a further security alert. Bus transfers in operation about 4 hours ago via UberTwitter

[Colm Moore]

http://www.translink.co.uk/latesttra...p#story_179820

Enterprise - 2010 Belfast Central to Dublin 19-Mar-2010 20:00

Please note that the Enterprise will depart from Central and run to Newry. There will be a bus substitution in place between Newry and Dundalk.

[ACustomer]

Direct and complete quote form IE Website: "Security alert between Newry and Dundalk still ong by Press Office
this is due to a secur "

Do they ever check what they post up? Or do they really need those spelling and grammar lessons?

Unbelievable!

[Colm Moore]

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/travel_alerts.asp?action=view&news_id=677

Security alert between Newry and Dundalk still ong by Press Office

this is due to a secur

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/travel_alerts.asp?action=view&news_id=676

Belfast line has reopened between Central and Newr by Press Office

this is due to a security alert

[Colm Moore]

http://twitter.com/irishrail/

# Bus transfers will remain between Newry and Dundalk tomorrow. Those going to the match wull be bused directly to Croke Park about 2 hours ago via UberTwitter

# Belfast line has reopened between Belfast Central and Newry. Bus transfers in operation still between Newry and Dundalk about 3 hours ago via UberTwitter

[chris]

Any word on when this will be opened again? Hoping to go back down tomorrow afternoon.

Came home on the 19:00 ex Connolly yesterday, despite the disruption. It was a tale of three parts really -

Connolly
- staff very friendly and helpful - yes, I was surprised. Advised me not to get a through ticket to Lurgan because I would miss the connection, which I hadn't considered. Was reminded of disruption again by ticket checker at P2

On train, at Dundalk, on bus
- absolutely no information on the train
- no counting of passengers at all, never mind by destination
- no announcement when we arrived in Dundalk. Some people (tourists?) stayed on the train.
- no staff on platform and no one directing pax to buses
- three buses, which just about fit the number of passengers (every seat filled on Newry bus, including fold-down seat beside driver)
- no indication which bus was going where - everyone was asking each other - driver also failed to announce where he was going...
- driver had to be directed to Newry station by passenger

Newry, second train and Portadown
- staff in Newry were fantastic and the train left extremely promptly after arrival of the bus.
- Conductor on the train was fantastic - v friendly, explained what was happening, and that there would be local connections in Portadown
- Staff in Portadown good as usual and afaik had held a local train for connections (so I could have got that through ticket... - oh well)

I guess I should just be happy for the instances of good customer service, and stop bemoaning the situation in Dundalk. Still, I somehow wish there was a bit of consistency about this service.

[Colm Moore]

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/travel_alerts.asp?action=view&news_id=677

Bus transfers in operation Newry to Dundalk due to security alert by Press Office

20th March 2010 - 10.00hrs

Bus transfers are still in place between Newry and Dundalk on Belfast/Dublin services, due to a security alert. This will continue until further notice.

A second security alert between Belfast and Newry has been cleared.

Iarnród Éireann apologises for the inconvenience caused.

[Colm Moore]

Notices had been withdrawn, but this seems to be ongoing.

http://twitter.com/irishrail/

# The Belfast line between Dundalk and Newry will not reopen today. Bus transfers will remain in place about 7 hours ago via UberTwitter

# Bus transfers still operating Newry to Dundalk, due to security alert about 10 hours ago via UberTwitter

http://www.facebook.com/iarnrodeireann?ref=nf

Irish Rail TRAVEL ALERT Update @12.05hrs: Bus transfers are still in place between Newry and Dundalk on Belfast/Dublin services, due to a security alert. Normal services are unlikely to return before tomorrow morning (Monday) at the earliest. Iarnród Éireann apologises for the inconvenience caused.

http://www.facebook.com/iarnrodeireann?ref=nf

Irish Rail TRAVEL ALERT: Bus transfers are still in place between Newry and Dundalk on Belfast/Dublin services, due to a security alert. This will continue until further notice. The travel alert section on http://www.irishrail.ie/home/ will be updated when further information becomes available. Iarnród Éireann apologises for the inconvenience caused.

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/...ew&news_id=677

Bus transfers in operation Newry to Dundalk due to security alert by Press Office

21st March 2010 - 12.05hrs

Bus transfers are still in place between Newry and Dundalk on Belfast/Dublin services, due to a security alert. Normal services are unlikely to return before tomorrow morning at the earliest.

A second security alert between Belfast and Newry has been cleared.

Iarnród Éireann apologises for the inconvenience caused.

[Colm Moore]

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/travel_alerts.asp?action=view&news_id=677

Bus transfers in operation Newry to Dundalk due to security alert by Press Office

Sunday 21st March 2010 - 20.40hrs

Bus transfers are still in place between Newry and Dundalk on Belfast/Dublin services, due to a security alert. Normal services are not expected to return before lunchtime tomorrow at the earliest.

A second security alert between Belfast and Newry has been cleared.

Iarnród Éireann apologises for the inconvenience caused.

[tigger1962]

this has carried on into today too

[tigger1962]

and until tomorrow????

Update : Bus transfers in operation Newry to Dundalk due to security alert by Press Office

Update: Monday 22nd March 2010 - 12.15hrs

Bus transfers are still in place between Newry and Dundalk on Belfast/Dublin services, due to a security alert. Normal services are not expected to return before lunchtime tomorrow, Tuesday 23rd March, at the earliest.

Iarnród Éireann apologises for the inconvenience caused.

[Colm Moore]

http://www.translink.co.uk/latesttra...p#story_179905

Enterprise - 1610 Belfast Central to Dublin Connolly 22-Mar-2010 16:37

Due to the ongoing security alert the 1610 Enterprise from Belfast to Dublin will be delayed by 18 minutes.