[4] The Downpatrick & County Down Railway also has an example of a third-class GNR six-wheeled carriage, in an unrestored condition.[5]. The UTA was split into rail and road operations in 1967, and the rail operations were taken over by the present company Northern Ireland Railways (NIR). You should be able to access the map through any browser on your phone, but I appreciate that some functionality can be difficult on a mobile. If you spot a missing legend entry on the maps then please let me know it should be complete! You can browse the map or navigate to a particular area by using the plus and minus buttons on the application; using the rollerball on your mouse, or by 'clicking and dragging' using your mouse. If you're able to help, then please consider donating at ko-fi.com. Please include my copyright statement (as shown at the bottom of the page) in any image, and please provide a reference back to RailMapOnline. Currently only the UK railway and canal map have features, and more are being added all the time. [33] As part of this plan, Translink envisages an hourly service to Londonderry, half-hourly to Ballymena. Shunters. Why is part of the map (a whole region) missing? For queries about your identity check, email nida@nidirect.gov.uk. Irish Rail (Iarnrd ireann), the state railway system in the Republic has 1,944km, and in Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Railways operates another 357km. [27], In May 2008, the Regional Development Minister announced that his department would commission a study, in conjunction with Donegal County Council, to investigate the effects a resurrection of railway services in the north-west of Ireland with a long-term projection of building a railway line connecting Londonderry with Sligo through County Donegal. For queries or advice about rates, email LPSCustomerTeam@lpsni.gov.uk. However, if youre a historical society, heritage railway, miniature railway operator or museum whod like to add a link to your track depicted on the map then get in touch. The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland at Whitehead owns two of its 4-4-0s (one each of classes S and Q) and has custodianship of a third 4-4-0, (V Class) which is on loan from the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum at Cultra. "While there are many people who would like to see the network extended, especially where there is a clear demand from the community, there's still an awful lot of work to get the existing network back up to full capacity," he said. The Ennis to Athenry line is reopened to passenger traffic, giving the first service between Limerick and Galway since 1963. The Modern Rly layer is based on OpenStreetMap data. This, the most powerful tank engine yet seen in Ireland, entered service on 8th August. The Belfast and County Down Railway ( BCDR) was an Irish gauge ( 1,600 mm ( 5 ft 3 in )) railway in Ireland (later Northern Ireland) linking Belfast with County Down. When this happens, Google doesnt try again and a large part of the map wont be displayed. Road haulage under IR's management. Signal boxes and station features arent currently included. I have tried to reduce the data that the site uses to reduce your data charges, but the mapping imagery itself will always require and online connection. WGS84 Deg, Min, Sec Advanced Search; FAQ; Contact Us; . The Great Northern Railway. It dates from 1609 and may be by John Norden, though likely to be based on the barony maps of Josias Bodley and William Parsons. Can I advertise on the site? Re-opening of the Belfast Central Railway between the old GNR and B&CDR systems. Since withdrawal two have been rebuilt for work in. Ireland now has some 2,300km of public railways, all 1,600mm (5'3") gauge (the distance between the rails). They were withdrawn from service in 2012 and replaced by new 4000 Class diesel multiple units. This includes the introduction of ticket vending machines, allowing customers to purchase tickets via an electronic interface at the station (as opposed to the current system in which customers must pay staff for the ticket, who in turn print the customer's ticket for them), a 'smart card' 'tap on, tap off' system similar to the Leap Card and contactless payments. But it does mean I am reliant on Google and when problems occur there might not be a quick fix. Canals The limited fleet size has led to services being cancelled due to failures or delays. "People say there are no rail connections at any of our airports," he said. Much of the building's railway heritage has been left intact, including the buffers, part of the original track and the platform, which is now used as a beer garden. Train Cancellations, Delays, Alterations and Engineering Work information is brought to you directly from the Northern Ireland Railways operational . Why has it stopped working? Why does the background map not have a place name or show a particular feature? I recently got interested in the old railway network in Northern Ireland but had difficulty finding any detailed maps of where the tracks used to be. How accurate is the map? Includes the new Belfast Central Station. In its early years the GNR(I) closely imitated the image of its English namesake, adopting an apple green livery for its steam locomotives and a varnished teak finish for its passenger coaches. [10], In 20182019, NIR recorded 15.8million passenger journeys, the largest in the company's 50-year history. For queries or advice about passports, contactHM Passport Office. Current Layers There was a time when almost everyone in Northern Ireland lived within five miles of a railway station. 2 Mar 2023. The line is maintained both for crew training and as a diversionary route, and passes close to Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove. The Londonderry & Coleraine Railway is a railway line between the cities of Derry and Coleraine in County Londonderry, built by the Londonderry & Coleraine Railway Company (L&CR). A map showing the rail lines across the British Railway network during the 1950s. This report determined that so-called "lesser used lines" were an important and economically viable part of the total network, and that investment should be consistent rather than in the "stop-go" manner of previous years.[22]. All stations are included, including where theyve been re-sited. Islandshire, Norhamshire and Bedlingtonshire were enclaves of Durham until 1844. This class has been compared with another notable V class, that introduced by the Southern Railway in England in 1930. Internet Explorer) arent supported. In 1967, the UTA was split up into road and rail undertakings. Immediate dramatic rise in passenger usage reverses many decades of decline in Dublin's suburban train service. For queries or advice about historical, social or cultural records relating to Northern Ireland, use the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) enquiry service. However, anyone can help out with OpenStreetMap and provide edits, so if you want to get involved and start making your own maps then check them out. Formation of County Donegal Railways Joint Committee by the GNR(I) and MRNCC. Also the information that you have provided over the years has been invaluable for those railways with scarce mapping or where only local knowledge can identify locations. Nature reclaims the overgrown Lissummon Tunnel, The creation of a border led to huge delays for passenger trains, The former station at Newcastle, County Down, in the shadow of the Mourne Mountains, The former station at Cookstown, now occupied by the local hockey club, A disused railway bridge in County Armagh, slowly being reclaimed by nature, A train travelling past Belfast International Airport on the mothballed Knockmore line, What a railway station in Downpatrick could look like today if the line was still in place, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. Unfortunately, you might have to clear your browser cache to force Google to provide the tiles again. I use out-of-copyright mapping and freely available online sources for all information on railways and routes. The power cars were powered by an English Electric 4SRKT engine, nicknamed 'Thumpers' due to their characteristic sound, and had two English Electric 538 traction motors. It was built to the possibly unique gauge of 6ft 2in (1880mm), and was extended at this gauge over the next few years to Portadown. Yes, please do. A maintenance contract with CAF for these vehicles was extended in May 2020 for another 15 years. Can I suggest a new idea for the website? The service was operated by the double-deck Fintona horse tram until the line's closure in 1957. Im afraid being a free hobby site I cant guarantee the service. I try and test the website with different browsers, but Im afraid that older browsers (e.g. Large investment was made in diesel locomotives and railcars and new carriages in the Republic, with Inchicore (the main CI works) working at full capacity for many years. "There can definitely be synergy between the two but, where it is possible to open railway lines, that really should be the priority," he said. Takes over LMS and GNR bus services within Northern Ireland. Yes to feedback@railmaponline.com. These offered similar benefits to the Class 3000s and completed the fleet replacement. The 23-minute train journey from Cork City's Kent Station to Cobh (pronounced "Cove") is a very pleasant one, with scenic views of the nearby Belvelley Channel and the Atlantic Ocean. A plan was mooted to use it on the Lisburn-Antrim line to prevent it from being closed. 50 years of NI Railways is celebrated in April with a steam train (No.131) from Great Victoria Street to Whitehead. Later the company adopted its famous pale blue livery for locomotives (from 1932), with the frames and running gear picked out in scarlet. [citation needed] In the North, dieselisation had followed a different pattern. remains that the Lisburn-Antrim route could re-open, potentially to offer an alternative Antrim Lisburn Belfast service. "I'm dead-set against the idea that rail and greenway development is mutually exclusive," he said. Instead it proposes a dedicated airport station, similar to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, connected directly to the terminal, with Tillysburn half a mile away serving Holywood Exchange, instead of Tillysburn providing the link to the airport. For queries about your identity check, email nida@nidirect.gov.uk and for queries about your certificate, email covidcertni@hscni.net. OSGB Grid 10 digit Along the way, you can make stops at Little Island and the Fota Island Wildlife Park. Learn More. Train Tickets. The background maps are outside of my control, and you will have to contact the map providers to report a problem. What do the colours mean? For the moment this means I have had to remove the backgrounds from the site. If you wish to report a problem with a road or street you can do so online in this section. For queries or advice about pensions, contact theNorthern Ireland Pension Centre. If in doubt ping me an email for permission. Contacts for common benefits are listed below. Mr Gardiner said it would be unrealistic for residents of every town in Northern Ireland to have easy access to rail in the future, but believes there is some optimism to be drawn from DfI and the Irish Department of Transport working together on the current all-Ireland review. They offered greater capacity, performance and accessibility than their predecessors when they were delivered in 2004 and 2005. I realise that can result in a very busy map, but unfortunately I didnt think of that when I started! But why did Northern Ireland's rail network disappear in the first place? Train time: 2 hrs 15 min. At the end of 1962, following the delivery of more diesel locomotives and with further branch line closures imminent, CI eliminated steam traction for good. The Great Northern Railway (Ireland) (GNR(I) or GNRI) was an Irish gauge (1,600mm (5ft3in)) railway company in Ireland. CI closed the tramway about a year later. In the UK, post BR (1948) tracks are identified as a separate dark-grey colour, but this is only for significant additions and every siding/junction isnt picked out. Can I link to the map? Dublin - Limerick Train. Widget functions are summarised below. "Actually, all of them have a rail connection - you just can't get off at them. More information here. City Hospital, Botanic, Belfast Lanyon Place. However, if you have interest in data for a specific small area then I might be able to help. The railway age in County Tyrone lasted for 107 years from 1858 to 1965 and that main line from Portadown to Derry via Dungannon and Omagh came to be known by generations of railway users and operatives as the "Derry Road". NI Railways, also known as Northern Ireland Railways (NIR) (Irish: Iarnrd Thuaisceart ireann); and for a brief period Ulster Transport Railways (UTR), is the railway operator in Northern Ireland. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Dublin - Belfast Train. [31] This saw the stretch between Ballymena and Coleraine closed completely for four months, with a replacement bus service. [20] One of the major challenges that NIR has faced is the limited number of trains available for service at peak times. What stations are included? For queries or advice about claiming compensation due to a road problem, contact DFI Roads claim unit. Rodney Edwards. The passing loops at Ballinderry and Crumlin have been removed. Closure of the unique steam-operated monorail line, the Listowel & Ballybunion Railway in Co. Kerry. The RPSI periodically operates one or more of them on special excursion trains on Northern Ireland Railways and Iarnrd ireann (successor to CI) routes. If you cant get through by email then try Twitter. [6] The final unit, 3023, arrived in Belfast Harbour on Monday 18 July 2005. The station was opened by the Belfast and Ballymena Railway on 10 November 1856. Email us with feedback on the map content, or comments on the website. Irish Rail (Iarnrd ireann), the state railway system in the Republic has 1,944km, and in Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Railways operates another 357km. You should automatically be redirected to the secure HTTPS site. Labels, Features The accident remains the deadliest ever to have occurred on the island of Ireland. Minnesota Railroads - 1930. This proposal failed, again because of the limited capacity. In 1994, NIR bought two EMD 208 Class locomotives identical to Iarnrd ireann's 201 Class. BREL built these units between 1974 and 1977 to British Rail's Mark 2 design with some trailer cars rebuilt from hauled stock. The earliest dates of incorporation were for: Check back regularly for updates, or follow us on Twitter or Mastodon, If you enjoy the map and would like to help with the running costs, consider donating at Ko-fi, Email us with suggestions, corrections and feedback, ©2023 RailMapOnline.com ", Minister announces 2.8m greenway funding package, Review into all-island rail network launched, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. While most of the system was 1,600mm gauge, some lines mostly in rural areas were narrow gauge - 914mm gauge. [30], On 21 November 2007, the Regional Development Minister announced that the investment strategy being considered by the NI Executive included the relaying of the Belfast-Londonderry line north of Coleraine, planned to include new signalling and a new crossing loop, allowing more trains. The IRRS Youtube Channel features over 20 archival films of Irish railways recorded by enthusiasts during the 1950s to 1990s. Great Northern Railway - 1930. Following nationalisation of CI (the State transport company in the Republic) in 1950, many unremunerative lines were closed, and others reduced to freight only status. Please upgrade to a modern browser if youre still using IE! The Basemap Gallery widget allows you to choose from a selection of four basemaps. The Legend Widget details the meaning of the various outlines and symbols used in the Maps viewer. Distance: 266 km/165 mi. I normally try and respond within a couple of weeks, but if the workload is heavy or I'm on hols it may take me longer. Features [24], In October 2007, following the CSR that provided funding allocation to the Northern Ireland Executive, the Department for Regional Development announced its draft budget. Various functions can be performed using the widgets (icons) which are located in a row at the top right hand side of your screen. The new border crossed all three of its main lines and some of its secondary lines. PRONI Historical Maps viewer can be used to search and browse seven historical OSNI maps and four modern basemaps (including aerial imagery). OSGB Grid numeric In the early 1980s, NIR purchased one of the prototype LEV Railbuses built to test the railbus concept. unless I decide to include them. I dont include every sidings/spur, but rather try to represent the extent of stations/yards and the different routes available. For queries or advice about careers, contact the Careers Service. Privacy & Cookie Policy. I also make use of information in Wikipedia, forums and other websites, and will try and link to them from the map. These haul the cross-border Enterprise dedicated trains of modern carriages. [17] The first units were delivered in March 2011, with entry into service in September 2011[18], In December 2018, NIR, announced that 21 additional carriages would be purchased from CAF at the cost of 50million, via an option in the existing Class 4000 train procurement contract. These roads dominated the state and scars of their abandoned rights-of-way can be found . [1] Nevertheless, by the 1950s the GNRI had ceased to be profitable and in 1953 the company was jointly nationalised by the governments of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. [36], Speculation[who?] On this day, January 15 1950, railway stations south of Comber fell quiet and an eerie silence descended upon mile after mile. If you cant find the information youre looking for in theCoronavirus (COVID-19) section, then for queries about: If your query is about another topic, select Other from the drop-down menu above. [12], NIR retained one Class 80 unit (three power cars and two driving trailers) as its sandite train during the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 leaf fall seasons. All time periods, at once, on the same map. Currently, most NIR services are still railcar operated (by newer railcars!). [22] The announcement of the investment programme confirmed "New Trains 2010", which procured 20 new trains to both replace the remaining Class 80 and Class 450 units and provide additional capacity. The last public main line passenger steam train, both in Ireland and Britain, had operated on Easter Monday, 1970. In May 1958, the Government of Northern Ireland's wish to close many lines led to the GNR(I) Board being dissolved and the assets divided between the two territories. Absolutely Im always interested in feedback. Train time: 2 hrs 30 min. [7] Twenty, three-car units have been specified with an option to purchase an additional 20 vehicles, allowing the units to be lengthened to six cars. Some of its coaching stock has also been preserved. Ireland Maps of Railways A selection of maps of Ireland displaying the railway network as it developed in the 19th and 20th centuries. I try to depict tracks so that you can easily find their location on the ground or on satellite imagery, and I have an aim of placing tracks within the right of way. Signaling is controlled from Coleraine (Coleraine to Portrush), Portadown (the border to Lisburn), and Belfast Lanyon Place (From Lisburn to Belfast and the rest of the network).

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