[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. Closure of major part of GNR system, mostly in the North, including Ireland's last horse-worked passenger railway, the Fintona branch; and the last fully independent company, the cross-border Sligo, Leitrim & Northern Counties Railway. [citation needed], In 2013, the then Minister for Regional Development, Danny Kennedy, indicated that a restoration of the route between Portadown and Armagh was under active consideration in the long term, pointing out the commercial opportunities for the city of Armagh and its hinterland to be reconnected to the railway network. Long story short I created this map of old and current routes to satisfy my curiosity. The Modern Rly layer is based on OpenStreetMap data. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. Combined with the new Dargan Bridge across the River Lagan in Belfast, the Bleach Green route offered faster journeys between Derry, Coleraine, Ballymena, Antrim and Belfast. 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. Midland Railway (NCC) becomes LMS (NCC) with the merger of the Midland Railway into the London, Midland & Scottish Railway in Great Britain. Many architectural ghosts of Northern Ireland's lost rail heritage can still be found across the country, long after the tracks were lifted to make way for roads and other new developments. However, as it's just me then dont be offended if I cant incorporate your ideas. Buy your tickets for Northern Ireland at the train station; however, if you are buying tickets for Dublin - Belfast routes, use the official Irish Rail page. 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 Yes, please let me know by Email with as much detail as you can provide and Ill endeavour to change the map. The accident remains the deadliest ever to have occurred on the island of Ireland. Current View, Stations All stations are included, including where theyve been re-sited. 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). Takeover of remainder of the GNR lines by CI (in the Republic) and the UTA (in Northern Ireland). If your query is about another benefit, select Other from the drop-down menu above. Amalgamation of the Boards of Directors of NIR and Ulsterbus/Citybus, under a new company name, Translink. Is there a secure version of the website (HTTPS)? This was intended for the Coleraine-Portrush branch, but was withdrawn due to the capacity constraints of a single car. 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. The passing loops at Ballinderry and Crumlin have been removed. Currently only the UK railway and canal map have features, and more are being added all the time. Purchase of Waterford, Limerick & Western Railway by Great Southern & Western Railway. Takeover of LMS NCC by British Transport Commission through Railway Executive (NCC) on 1. Robert Gardiner, chairman of the Downpatrick and County Down Railway, said there is still potential for traffic on this route should it reopen. For queries or advice about 60+ and Senior Citizen SmartPasses (which can be used to get concessionary travel on public transport), contactSmartpass - Translink. This is a map of the six 'escheated' counties of Ulster. NIR's last steam locomotives were withdrawn in 1970. The Great Northern Railway (Ireland) (GNR (I) or GNRI) was an Irish gauge ( 1,600 mm ( 5 ft 3 in )) railway company in Ireland. [1] The station buildings were designed by the architect Charles Lanyon. Despite frequent interruptions due to bomb scares, the service has remained a more or less constant feature of the NIR network. 1938 built dining car No.88 still sees use as part of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland's Dublin-based "heritage set" of coaches. Closure of the last public narrow gauge railway, the West Clare Railway, by now part of the CI system. Train time: 2 hrs 15 min. The first of the new carriages arrived in Belfast in March 2021, they were integrated onto Unit 4017 and tested throughout the summer, until being put into service on 29 September 2021.[8]. The UK map is mostly finished, although theres always room for improvement. In 1920, both the route length (3,442 miles, 5,540km [Railway Magazine, May 1958]) and the traffic levels carried were at their peak, but competition from road traffic began to make inroads into railway traffic from the 1920s. Some areas, particularly in the US remain approximate, but I do try and refresh areas periodically. There is no link to the rail system in Great Britain; proposals have been made, but allowances would have to be made for the different rail gauge (standard gauge) in use in Britain and Ireland (Irish gauge). I use out-of-copyright mapping and freely available online sources for all information on railways and routes. But it does mean I am reliant on Google and when problems occur there might not be a quick fix. Labels. It seems to be intended as a guide to planned plantings. A 2-4-2T (JT Class) locomotive is preserved at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum at Cultra. These haul the cross-border Enterprise dedicated trains of modern carriages. Railways and Waggonways in Northumberland, UK. [37] The airport has marked the building of a new station in its list of future plans,[38] while EasyJet, which is the largest operator into Belfast International, have been strong in advocating an airport rail link. To enable NIR to maintain its levels of service, it upgraded some of its older rolling stock. For the UK railway map, the colour identifies the owning company pre-grouping (circa 1923). What railways are depicted? Can you fix an error on the Modern Rly layer? There are also some security constraints imposed by Google that may stop access from far-eastern internet providers or known spam-servers. If you have a comment or query about benefits, you will need to contact the government departmentoragency which handles that benefit. What features are included? Meanwhile, in the North, the Ulster Transport Authority (state owned railway and general public transport in Northern Ireland 1949-67) closed almost 80% of the railway system under its control, and introduced diesel railcars to the rest. I aim to always keep RailMapOnline advert-free. [1] It was built in the 19th century and absorbed into the Ulster Transport Authority in 1948. You will not receive a reply. We will consider your feedback to help improve the site. Nine vehicles converted to hauled stock over the 1970s, these lasted until 1980. Yes, but within normal copyright rules - i.e. Steam lingered on in the form of a remaining few ex-NCC "WT" class 2-6-4T locomotives until 1970, when the last two were withdrawn. "Actually, all of them have a rail connection - you just can't get off at them. The viewer displays county, parish and townland boundaries and includes information on sites, buildings and landmarks of historical interest. Included are significant features including industries, junctions, bridges and tunnels. The application defaults to the OSNI Basemap, which is generated using a range of OSNI map products such as 1:50,000 Vector and Largescale data. [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. These maps show the pre-1974 boundaries of Northumberland, after which North Tyneside Council became an independent local authority. [11], NIR also owns two 201 Class diesel locomotives, which operate as part of a pool with Iarnrd ireann's fleet, and half of the 28 De Dietrich stock coaches used by the Enterprise Belfast-Dublin service. [2] The station closed to passengers on 28 August 1950. ( Be the First to Review!) [note 1] Exceptions were the BelfastDundalk and PortadownDerry main lines and the NewryWarrenpoint and LisburnAntrim branches. 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. What is your data source? The power cars had an English Electric 4SRKT engine recovered from former 70 Class units (except 459, which used the engine recovered from 80 Class power car 88) and had two English Electric 538 traction motors. While it is also available as a diversionary route, Knockmore, Ballinderry, Glenavy, Crumlin stations remain closed to the public. While most of the system was 1,600mm gauge, some lines mostly in rural areas were narrow gauge - 914mm gauge. Northern Ireland Road Transport Board formed. Closure of the surviving sections of the County Donegal Railways, once Ireland's largest narrow gauge system. On 12 June 1889, a significant rail accident occurred when a passenger train stalled between Armagh and Newry. They were withdrawn from service in 2012 and replaced by new 4000 Class diesel multiple units. [20] One of the major challenges that NIR has faced is the limited number of trains available for service at peak times. One example is preserved on the Downpatrick & County Down Railway. CI took over the remaining lines in the Republic, and the UTA took over what was left in the North - only to close over half of it by 1965. [15] All units had entered service by 24 September 2005. Archive of UK railways documents. Ireland's first railway opened, from Dublin - Kingstown (Dun Laoghaire). Video, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, A new review into an all-Ireland rail network, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Biden had skin cancer lesion removed - White House, US sues Exxon over nooses found at Louisiana plant. Occasionally tiles (square areas) of the map disappear. Email us with feedback on the map content, or comments on the website. The Cross-Harbour railway in Belfast opens, thus linking the old NCC direct to the rest of the NI system. The Survey Date Widget allows you to identify the PRONI references for each historic Ordnance Survey map on the application at a specific point. Bottom line do not use the map for navigation or planning use it as a starting point for your own research. More information here. [9], NIR carried 13.4million passengers in 201415 (up from 10.4million in 20102011), representing 417million passenger-km and earning 43.6million in ticket sales. [26], The rail network is focused on Greater Belfast. 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. The mothballed Knockmore line from Lisburn to Antrim, which travels through Crumlin and past Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove, is a notable example. The cabin was installed on the platform at Downpatrick railway station in October 2015, where it is to be restored to working order. [42] However, in April 2008 the decision was taken not to proceed with the light rail project, with the DRD choosing to implement a new bus-based network. I try and respond to all questions and suggestions within a couple of weeks. The accuracy of the position depends on your device's capability and whether services like GPS are available. 2 Mar 2023. What time period is depicted? [34], As part of NIR's plans for its new rolling stock, it has built a new traincare depot next to Adelaide station on the site of the old freight yard. Intended for loco hauled Enterprise services. Emailcustomerservice.unit@communities-ni.gov.uk, Call 0800 587 0912Email dcs.incomingpostteamdhc2@nissa.gsi.gov.uk, Contact your local Jobs & Benefits office. Call 0800 587 0912 "If the Knockmore line was open you could wave at the end of the runway at Aldergrove," he said. Yes to feedback@railmaponline.com. Widget functions are summarised below. This allows complex maps to be served quickly and efficiently to your device. The link to the route map can be seen on Translink Website. Only first 1000 places shown, and first 100 labels. [6] The next order was for 20 Class 4000s, built 20102012. These entered service on the suburban lines around Belfast, becoming a stalwart on the whole network. NIR operates regular passenger trains along the following routes during the weekday inter-peak: Following the re-opening of the 15-mile (24km) Antrim Bleach Green line in June 2001,[19] which had been closed since 1978, NIR ceased passenger operations between Lisburn and Antrim on 29 June 2003. The last train operates from Kingscourt and the line from Navan is disconnected. Minnesota Dakota and Western Railway - 1930. UT Railways becomes Northern Ireland Railways Co. Ltd. End of steam on NIR, and therefore in Ireland. In the early 1980s, NIR purchased one of the prototype LEV Railbuses built to test the railbus concept. Arguably the last steam locomotives in mainline operation in the British Isles. One intermediate is preserved at the Downpatrick & County Down Railway. [25], In June 2008, Brian Guckian, an independent transport researcher from Dublin, presented a wide-ranging proposal to Translink for a 460million expansion of the network called Northern Ireland Network Enhancement (NINE). OSGB Grid numeric BREL built nine 450 Class sets on former Mark 1 underframes between 1985 and 1987. All time periods, at once, on the same map. Renamed as "New Trains Two", this project went out to tender in late 2007. The imposition of border controls caused some service disruption, with main line trains having to stop at both Dundalk and Goraghwood stations. One driving trailer was also preserved, but was destroyed. Division of CI into three operating subsidiaries: Bus ireann (Irish Bus), Bus Atha Cliath (Dublin Bus), and Iarnrd ireann (Irish Rail). In Cookstown, County Tyrone, the listed railway station designed by William Henry Mills in polychromatic red and yellow brickwork, was closed to passengers in 1956. No, only the website at present. Try reloading the page, or failing that emptying your browser cache. Willie Gault, a guard with Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway, boarded the train from Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, to Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim . In the North, dieselisation had followed a different pattern. 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. [3] A maintenance contract with CAF for these vehicles was extended in May 2020 for another 15 years. The US map is a work in progress, and will take many years to complete. British Railways network map 1950s. Contacts for common benefits are listed below. For over a century this track was the most important railway route in Ulster and the . [citation needed] Yes, you can buy me a coffee at Ko-fi which will help with the website running costs, keep the website advert free, and maybe buy some morale tokens. What do the colours mean? 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. 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. NIR jointly runs the Enterprise train service between Belfast and Dublin with Iarnrd ireann. For queries or advice about rates, email LPSCustomerTeam@lpsni.gov.uk. 2023 BBC. The legend will display some companies not currently on the map, but whose extent includes the area youre looking at. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. If it runs on rails and you can ride it then I want to include it. Why are square tiles missing? A 1904 Railway Clearing House Junction Diagram showing (top left) railways in the vicinity of Moneymore References [ edit] Chicago Northwestern Railway - 1930. for NIR according to Translink are 99% of trains arriving at the final destination within five minutes and 100% within ten minutes of the scheduled time. Closure of the unique steam-operated monorail line, the Listowel & Ballybunion Railway in Co. Kerry. as part of the wider upgrade of the rail route to Derry, for a railway station connecting to City of Derry Airport, which is close to the railway line. 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. Privacy & Cookie Policy. CI closed the tramway about a year later. The Great Northern Railway (Ireland) (GNR(I) or GNRI) was an Irish gauge (1,600mm (5ft3in)) railway company in Ireland. Mon Sep 25 2017 - 01:35. The train was divided, but during the uncoupling operation ten carriages ran away and collided with another passenger train. I cant test different phones and operating systems if you find a problem please let me know with as much information as you can provide. "Lots of people came back from the trenches knowing how to maintain and drive lorries, many of which had been shipped back from the front line and converted for haulage or into busses," Mr Friel said. To find out information about your area of interest (the townland name, parish and county), presson a particular point on the map. NIR network is divided into the various lines, known as; Dublin Line, Bangor Line, Larne Line, Londonderry Line, Portadown/Newry Line and Portrush Line. Maps - Group 2 (PDF) Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railway - 1930. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? However, the lifting shop in the GNRI Dundalk works was too short to build or overhaul a 4-6-0, so the company persisted with 4-4-0 locomotives for even the heaviest and fastest passenger trains. Im afraid being a free hobby site I cant guarantee the service. The Legend Widget details the meaning of the various outlines and symbols used in the Maps viewer. I dont include every sidings/spur, but rather try to represent the extent of stations/yards and the different routes available. Freight traffic had been abolished by the UTA in 1965, apart from cross-border traffic to and from Belfast and Derry, and yet further closures of lines had taken place. It is a remarkably detailed pen and ink rendering of the area between Lough Neagh and Dundalk. ", 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. "I see it as being two sides of the same coin - greenway development is a really good first bet and should move out of the way when rail becomes a viable option.". Along the way, you can make stops at Little Island and the Fota Island Wildlife Park. Dublin - Cork Train. Modern Rlys, Rly Sidings Cross border lines, and line wholly within Northern Ireland unaffected. For queries about the High Street Spend Local Scheme, emailHSSS.mail@economy-ni.gov.uk. [8], The latest performance figures[when?] In an attempt at fairness, all classes of locomotive and rolling stock were also divided equally between the transport operators of the two new owners. This was not eased until 1947 when customs and immigration facilities for DublinBelfast expresses were opened at Dublin Amiens Street and Belfast Great Victoria Street stations. [citation needed], Since 2002, NIR has modernised its rolling stock, with a full fleet replacement of new trains built by the Spanish company CAF. Under the UTA's management, the railway network of Northern Ireland shrank from 900miles (1,450km) to 225miles (362km). There was a time when almost everyone in Northern Ireland lived within five miles of a railway station. The remainder was divided between the two state companies. CI had been formed as a private company in 1945 but had been nationalised in 1950. A new review into an all-Ireland rail network was announced in April to look at the possibility of reviving the golden age of rail travel. In 1607 the earls of Ulster fled and the counties of Armagh, Cavan, Coleraine, Donegal, Fermanagh . In the UK, earlier (closed prior to 1923) tracks are coloured as if they still existed. Don't include any personal or financial information, for example National Insurance, credit card numbers, or phone numbers. This fleet replaced the remaining Class 80 and Class 450 trains by March 2012. In 2005, NIR investigated obtaining seven Class 222 DEMUs built for English operator Midland Mainline to use for Enterprise, but these entered service with their intended operator. Train Cancellations, Delays, Alterations and Engineering Work information is brought to you directly from the Northern Ireland Railways operational . In 1970, NIR re-launched the once-popular Enterprise between Dublin and Belfast with three new NIR Class 101 diesel locomotives built by Hunslet in England and Mark 2B carriages built by British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL). PRONI Historical Maps viewer can be used to search and browse seven historical OSNI maps and four modern basemaps (including aerial imagery). More than 750 miles of track once linked towns and communities in every county, but most of this infrastructure was abandoned in the 1950s. For other railways with the same name, see, The closures started several years before the, Portadown, Dungannon and Omagh Junction Railway, "Rail buses developed at Dundalk GNR Works", "Closure of the 'Derry Road' a great loss to Ireland", Great Northern Railway Architecture at Archiseek.com, Irish Railway Record Society: Irish Railways: 1946 - 1996; Great Northern Railway (Ireland), Documents and clippings about Great Northern Railway, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Great_Northern_Railway_(Ireland)&oldid=1136252105, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 13:19. RailMapOnline is a free website that aims to provide an interactive map of all historic railways for the UK and US. Ireland Maps of Railways A selection of maps of Ireland displaying the railway network as it developed in the 19th and 20th centuries. "If players travelling by train were ever late to a match, the train would stop to let them jump off and run across the field into position.". Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for EIRE38 - 1950s CIE IRISH RAIL RAILWAY ~ STEAM TRAIN PHOTO Ireland at the best online prices at eBay! And words of support are always appreciated! Search and browse a range of historical Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland (OSNI) maps and find information on sites, buildings and landmarks of historical interest. Advanced Search; FAQ; Contact Us; . Not included are fairground rides (e.g. Layers include seven historical Ordnance Survey maps (covering the years 1832 - 1986); and a range of datasets (including county, townland and parish boundaries; and sites, landmarks and buildings of historical interest). Northern Ireland Railways JourneyCheck provides real time, up-to-date train times and train disruption information keeping you informed about any delays or cancellations on the network and helping you know what to do when your journey is affected. The IRRS Youtube Channel features over 20 archival films of Irish railways recorded by enthusiasts during the 1950s to 1990s. [47], One of the major projects instigated by Translink was "New Trains Two" (formerly "New Trains 2010"), which saw the purchase of a new batch of rolling stock. Also, NIR is the only commercial non-heritage passenger operator in the United Kingdom to operate a vertical integration model, with responsibility of all aspects of the network including running trains, maintaining rolling stock and infrastructure, and pricing. CI also acquired the Hill of Howth Tramway, in the northern suburbs of Dublin, in the 1958 dissolution of the GNRI Board. Free shipping for many products! Can I give you money to contribute to the running costs? This proposal failed, again because of the limited capacity. Ireland now has some 2,300km of public railways, all 1,600mm (5'3") gauge (the distance between the rails). as well as shunting, passenger and freight. Once the project was completed in 2016, there is a further proposal to add two trains per day, enabling journey times between Belfast and Londonderry to be reduced by up to 30 minutes. Closely related to the other LMS 2-6-4Ts, the Ivatt designed 'WT' engines nevertheless exhibited many differences. Why is a siding missing, or why isnt a route shown as double track? In Dundalk at the GNR Works the railway engineers developed railbuses for use on sections of the rural network. Various functions can be performed using the widgets (icons) which are located in a row at the top right hand side of your screen. Road haulage under IR's management. For the moment this means I have had to remove the backgrounds from the site. Train Tickets. [5] 23 Class 3000 diesel multiple units made up the first batch of trains ordered at a cost of 80million. These backgrounds were provided by National Library of Scotland, who unfortunately now charge (a considerable sum) for these services. As a means of improving timings of its services, Belfast Great Victoria Street is planned to undergo a major refurbishment that will see the platforms lengthened and the curves reduced, together with the addition of a new fifth platform, all planned to bring about the transfer of Enterprise services from Belfast Lanyon Place. In 1925, all the railway companies whose lines fell wholly on the Southern side of the newly created border (between Northern Ireland and the Republic) were amalgamated as the Great Southern Railways. The railway line which once linked Omagh to Londonderry has long since disappeared beneath the tarmac of the Great Northern Road. The Layer List widget shows each of the optional layers which can be switched on or off. 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). No. I don't edit the layer or check it, and I'm afraid I don't have the capacity to make edits (my focus is on the Historic layers). This article is about the Irish railway. Yes. Railway historian Charles Friel, a member of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland, said the decline began after the partition of Ireland in 1921. In 2005, the Class 450 fleet was refurbished to a standard close to that of the Class 3000 units, which saw them through to their withdrawal in 2012. Under the UTA's management, the railway network of Northern Ireland shrank from 900 miles (1,450 km) to 225 miles (362 km). The last public main line passenger steam train, both in Ireland and Britain, had operated on Easter Monday, 1970. Cobh in County Cork. Passenger DEMU affectionately nicknamed 'Thumpers'. The rail network in Northern Ireland is not part of the National Rail network of Great Britain, nor does it use Standard Gauge, instead using Irish Gauge in common with the Republic of Ireland. Since 1963, the DroghedaNavan branch has survived for freight traffic only. A debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday 14 May 2007[23] raised several proposals as to how the railway network could be improved: Pressure groups have advocated the protection of former routes, where the track has been lifted but the trackbed remains intact, to enable these to be reinstated for commuter traffic as an alternative to increased road building. These main lines supported the development of an extensive branch network serving the southwest half of Ulster and northern counties of Leinster. He said: "It's the first time since partition that there's been a holistic, governmental look at what we have in terms of rail across the island of Ireland. If you cant get through by email then try Twitter.

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