£74m funding to improve Derry to Belfast rail welcomed
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‘It will boost line speeds, improve reliability and enhance connectivity with the North West'
The announcement of £74m funding for Phase 3 of the Derry to Coleraine track improvements from the Shared Island Fund has been welcomed by Foyle MLA Ciara Ferguson (Sinn Féin).
“This is a key project for Derry and the north west area,” said Ms Ferguson.
"I want to commend the work of the Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and her counterpart in the South in helping to deliver this project.
“It will boost line speeds, improve reliability and enhance connectivity with the North West, delivering a more cohesive rail network that will connect communities.“We must continue to invest in our rail network and improve connectivity across the island.”