AQW 9234/22-27

Ms Kate Nicholl
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 20/03/2024
Answered On Date: 08/04/2024
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what plans he has to upgrade Balmoral train station, to incentivise those travelling to a rebuilt Casement Park for major events to use rail as their mode of transport.

Answer:

Public transport services are frequently enhanced to facilitate spectators attending various major events in Belfast.

The platforms at Balmoral and Finaghy train stations, which are a short distance to Casement Park, have previously been extended to facilitate six train car length platforms and therefore to cater for higher passenger demand. In addition, Casement Park is also currently served by Glider and Metro services operating a combined seven-minute frequency at peak and eight minutes off peak.