Train services ‘returning to normal’ after bridge strike

Commuters are advised that Northern Ireland Railways services are “returning to normal” in the Newtownabbey area after a bridge strike on a section of the Londonderry line earlier today (Friday).
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Sep 2021, 12:37 BST
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In a statement issued to the Times, a Translink spokesperson said: “A vehicle struck a railway bridge on the line between Yorkgate and Mossley West Train Stations earlier today, which led to a temporary closure of the line.

“Engineers responded quickly to the incident and the line has re-opened after a short period of closure.

“Train services are now returning to normal.”

Rail services are returning to normal after a vehicle struck a bridge between Mossley West and Yorkgate.Rail services are returning to normal after a vehicle struck a bridge between Mossley West and Yorkgate.
Rail services are returning to normal after a vehicle struck a bridge between Mossley West and Yorkgate.

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