Derry railway line to close this weekend for planned engineering upgrades

Train passengers are being reminded to plan ahead and allow extra time to complete their journeys due to the Derry railway line closure this weekend.

Translink will be carrying out essential engineering work on the Derry railway line on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30 2025. These infrastructure upgrades are important to maintain safe and reliable services for a quality passenger experience and keep the rail network fit for the future.

Rail substitution bus services will operate on the Derry line. Valid rail tickets will also be valid on appropriate scheduled bus services.

Passengers are advised plan ahead, check timetables, and allow extra time to complete their journeys.

John Glass, Head of Infrastructure and Projects at Translink, shared: "This work is part of our continuous improvement programme, crucial for the long-term efficiency and sustainability of the network.

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“Over the weekend, our engineers will be working across multiple worksites along both lines to deliver safety enhancements, upgrades to signalling systems, ongoing track and station maintenance work, and other essential programs designed to modernise the rail network.

“Once complete these important upgrades and renewals will mean better journeys for the many passengers who travel on these busy routes.

“We’ve worked hard to find the least disruptive window to deliver these vital works and ensure they are completed in the most efficient and cost-effective way; however we understand this closure will cause some temporary disruption, and we apologise and thank passengers and local neighbours for their patience and understanding while this work is carried out”.

“We would ask passengers planning to travel, please plan ahead, download and check the journey planner app, Translink NI, visit www.translink.co.uk, or call the Translink contact centre on 02890 66 66 30 to get all the information about these service changes”. John concluded.