Dublin-Belfast Trains Start Hourly Service

Starting Tuesday, an hourly train service between Dublin and Belfast will commence, marking the most significant expansion of the cross-border route in over 25 years. The new schedule will feature fifteen services daily in each direction from Monday to Saturday, up from eight, and eight services on Sundays, an increase from six. This expansion is supported by a €25 million investment from the Irish Government through the Shared Island Fund, aimed at enhancing sustainable transport connectivity and economic ties between the two cities. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan emphasized that this improvement is part of a broader transformation of rail services on the island. Northern Ireland's Minister for Infrastructure, John O'Dowd, noted that the enhanced rail network will drive jobs, growth, and access to services. The initiative signifies a commitment to boosting public transport and decarbonizing transport options across the region.