Unfortunately this service is not free, so I rely on your kind donations to help cover the costs of the service and ensure the maps remain free at the point of use. 2 Mar 2023. No, not at present. The Modern Rly layer is based on OpenStreetMap data. [49], In 2021, following the procurement of 21 additional vehicles purchased to extend a number of its Class 4000 units to six-cars, Translink published a new strategy indicating its intention to provide a zero emission service by 2040. 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). from Google) so make sure to honour their terms as well. The total cost was 64million, and began in 2011, lasting five years. [15] All units had entered service by 24 September 2005. This website uses Google Maps to deliver a quick, feature-rich user experience. The main lines between Dublin and Cork, Belfast, and Belfast - Derry received a fair amount of investment over the years, and locomotives, carriages and services were as good as anywhere in Europe, but rural and western lines received little new investment especially during the lean years of the 1920s - 1930s. [25] The specification given by the DRD stated that the new trains are to provide both inner and outer suburban commuter services and express services between Belfast and Dublin. The delivery of the new carriages - made by Spanish train manufacturer, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) - marks a major step in . 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. No, I dont use cookies or collect any data on how you use the website. There have been a number of queries about an error message that appears when the Historical Maps Viewer is opened using Internet Explorer 11. [7] In March 2009 it was announced that CAF had been selected to build the new fleet, named Class 4000. An inset in the lower right hand corner shows the fortification of Fort Mount Norris. No, only the website at present. Passenger DEMU. The Ulster, D&D and D&BJct railways together formed the main line between Dublin and Belfast, with the D&BJct completing the final section in 1852 to join the Ulster at Portadown. Under the UTA's management, the railway network of Northern Ireland shrank from 900miles (1,450km) to 225miles (362km). 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. Ireland now has some 2,300km of public railways, all 1,600mm (5'3") gauge (the distance between the rails). [10], In 20182019, NIR recorded 15.8million passenger journeys, the largest in the company's 50-year history. For queries or advice about birth, death, marriage and civil partnership certificates and research, contact the General Register Office Northern Ireland (GRONI) by emailgro_nisra@finance-ni.gov.uk. CI closed the tramway about a year later. "I'm dead-set against the idea that rail and greenway development is mutually exclusive," he said. 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). When this happens, Google doesnt try again and a large part of the map wont be displayed. [48] The Class 4000 fleet entered service on Thursday 29 September 2011. 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 limited fleet size has led to services being cancelled due to failures or delays. Since 1963, the DroghedaNavan branch has survived for freight traffic only. Features If you cant get through by email then try Twitter. PRONI Historical Maps viewer can be used to search and browse seven historical OSNI maps and four modern basemaps (including aerial imagery). Formation of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. Irish Railways adopt GMT and abandon Irish time. Immediate dramatic rise in passenger usage reverses many decades of decline in Dublin's suburban train service. Comments or queries about angling can be emailed to anglingcorrespondence@daera-ni.gov.uk. Labels, Features The viewer displays county, parish and townland. For queries or advice about criminal record checks, email ani@accessni.gov.uk, Application and payment queries can be emailed toema_ni@slc.co.uk. Can I use images of the map? Sometimes there is a delay between Google requesting the map and my webhost responding, and Google times out. 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. Yes, but within normal copyright rules - i.e. All time periods, at once, on the same map. 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". Passenger DEMU affectionately nicknamed 'Thumpers'. The Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 1948 created the Ulster Transport Authority (UTA), which took over the BCDR later that year, followed by the NCC in 1949 as a result of the Ireland Act 1949. Great Northern Railway - 1930. Bleach Green Viaduct opens - Derry/Portrush trains no longer reverse at Greenisland. It made the LisburnAntrim branch freight-only from 1960 and closed the PortadownDerry and NewryWarrenpoint lines to all traffic in 1965. As part of this, NI Railways will begin a process to purchase new rolling stock from 2026 to 2027. 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. [36], Speculation[who?] 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. Can I suggest a new idea for the website? They also began to be pulled up as early as the 1920s, a process that accelerated after the 1960s. We don't have access to information about you. For queries or advice about rates, email LPSCustomerTeam@lpsni.gov.uk. Some areas, particularly in the US remain approximate, but I do try and refresh areas periodically. rollercoasters), temporary construction railways, model railways too small to ride, cable cars (no rails!) Most of the system carries passengers predominantly, and freight traffic is light by international standards. [6] The next order was for 20 Class 4000s, built 20102012. 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. For a number of years there have been suggestions for a station to serve the airport. Prior to the major relaying of the Coleraine-Londonderry section, 12million was spent on improving the section between Ballymena and Coleraine. CI had been formed as a private company in 1945 but had been nationalised in 1950. Mr Gardiner said a good starting point would be to reverse some of the damage already inflicted on Northern Ireland's railways. [1] It was built in the 19th century and absorbed into the Ulster Transport Authority in 1948. GNR taken over by Governments of Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Railway Safety Commission (Ireland) [1 record] Raynar Wilson Company [1 record] Rowlandson, . [3] The last train operates from Kingscourt and the line from Navan is disconnected. The Survey Date Widget allows you to identify the PRONI references for each historic Ordnance Survey map on the application at a specific point. If it runs on rails and you can ride it then I want to include it. "Partition disrupted trade on many natural routes, Donegal and Sligo to Londonderry for instance," he said. However, there will be errors in my maps, and when overlaying them on imagery and different map backgrounds then those maps may have errors as well. Can I have a copy of the map and its source data? remains that the Lisburn-Antrim route could re-open, potentially to offer an alternative Antrim Lisburn Belfast service. Some lines, particularly on the NIR system, carry no freight at all. Train time: 2 hrs 15 min. CI have published a short history of their own. 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). The line is maintained both for crew training and as a diversionary route, and passes close to Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove. Modern Rlys layer based on OSM data; 2020 Geofabrik GmbH and OpenStreetMap Contributors. [25] This will improve NIR's services and allow an hourly Enterprise service to Dublin. PRONI Historical Maps viewer can be used to search and browse seven historical OSNI maps andfour modern basemaps (including aerial imagery). 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. A combination of the increasing road competition facing all railways and a change in patterns of economic activity caused by the Partition of Ireland reduced the GNRI's prosperity. They offered greater capacity, performance and accessibility than their predecessors when they were delivered in 2004 and 2005. British Railways network map 1950s. For queries or advice about passports, contactHM Passport Office. But why did Northern Ireland's rail network disappear in the first place? [39] The reopening of the Lisburn-Antrim line is seen not simply in terms of provision of a link to the airport it would also allow for the further economic development of the area, which has seen increases in population as people use the towns in South Antrim as dormitory settlements for Belfast. The railway maps are produced by me (Matthew) as a hobby, as is the website, so please bear with me if there are errors on the map or issues with the site as I try to produce updates. Closely related to the other LMS 2-6-4Ts, the Ivatt designed 'WT' engines nevertheless exhibited many differences. [33] As part of this plan, Translink envisages an hourly service to Londonderry, half-hourly to Ballymena. The passing loops at Ballinderry and Crumlin have been removed. "If the Knockmore line was open you could wave at the end of the runway at Aldergrove," he said. It has a common Board of Management with the other two companies in the group, Ulsterbus and Metro (formerly Citybus). This proposes the return of the network to several towns that have not had access to rail services for many years; the main part of the proposal would see the Londonderry-Portadown line re-opened, which would link Omagh, Strabane and Dungannon, with branches to Enniskillen and Armagh. Long story short I created this map of old and current routes to satisfy my curiosity. It was formed in 1876 by a merger of the Irish North Western Railway (INW), Northern Railway of Ireland, and Ulster Railway. This article is about the Irish railway. [citation needed], Since 2002, NIR has modernised its rolling stock, with a full fleet replacement of new trains built by the Spanish company CAF. Share on Facebook (external link opens in a new window / tab), Share on Twitter (external link opens in a new window / tab), Share by email (external link opens in a new window / tab), Which problem did you find on this page? A 2-4-2T (JT Class) locomotive is preserved at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum at Cultra. [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. Please email comments, suggestions and corrections to Feedback@RailMapOnline.com. A variety of tools and 'widgets' allow you to search and browse the maps, compare one map with another, and find various points of historical interest. Funds are currently running low, so any contribution you could make would help run the website now and into the future. BREL built these units between 1974 and 1977 to British Rail's Mark 2 design with some trailer cars rebuilt from hauled stock. Passenger DEMU nicknamed the Castle Class by enthusiasts. Mr Friel said the creation of a border led to huge delays for passenger trains traveling from one side to another and goods trains were subject to extensive paperwork and regulation. The background maps are outside of my control, and you will have to contact the map providers to report a problem. ", 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. If you get in touch with me by email or message me on Twitter, I wont use your contact details for marketing or pass it on to a third party. 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. Mr Hobbs said there are very few areas in Northern Ireland that could not accommodate both a railway track and an adjacent greenway. The Railway Commissioners were responsible for the assessment of a railway network for Ireland and reported in 1838 with a significant range of information. Operated on all routes. CI also acquired the Hill of Howth Tramway, in the northern suburbs of Dublin, in the 1958 dissolution of the GNRI Board. 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. However, the Government has determined that the number of passengers using the airport is not sufficient to justify a station. Midland Railway (NCC) becomes LMS (NCC) with the merger of the Midland Railway into the London, Midland & Scottish Railway in Great Britain. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) told BBC News NI it "cannot pre-empt what recommendations come from the review" into an all-Ireland rail network. Also any info on routes that the map could benefit from is much appreciated. The Partition of Ireland in 1921 created a border through the GNRI's territory. Currently only the UK railway map has stations. It is a remarkably detailed pen and ink rendering of the area between Lough Neagh and Dundalk. Islandshire, Norhamshire and Bedlingtonshire were enclaves of Durham until 1844. Find summary guidance on using theapplication below, oropen the 'Help' widget in the Historical Maps viewer for a detailed description of to use the various functions. as well as shunting, passenger and freight. The viewer displays county, parish and townland boundaries and includes information on sites, buildings and landmarks of historical interest. The mothballed Knockmore line from Lisburn to Antrim, which travels through Crumlin and past Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove, is a notable example. Keep Centred, WGS84 Decimal Deg Minnesota Railroads - 1930. Grouping of Irish North Western Railway, Ulster Railway and Dublin & Drogheda Railway to form the Great Northern Railway (Ireland). This was intended for the Coleraine-Portrush branch, but was withdrawn due to the capacity constraints of a single car. Formation of County Donegal Railways Joint Committee by the GNR(I) and MRNCC. Despite frequent interruptions due to bomb scares, the service has remained a more or less constant feature of the NIR network. By the late 1940s, Ireland still had an extensive railway system which was almost entirely steam operated, and indeed, one short branch line in Co. Tyrone was to remain horse-worked until its closure in 1957! 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. What features are included? Various functions can be performed using the widgets (icons) which are located in a row at the top right hand side of your screen. On this day, January 15 1950, railway stations south of Comber fell quiet and an eerie silence descended upon mile after mile. For queries or advice about employment rights, contact the Labour Relations Agency. Since withdrawal two have been rebuilt for work in. 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. It previously passed through Castlewellan, Saintfield, Dundrum and branched off at Downpatrick for Ardglass. [8], The latest performance figures[when?] The service was operated by the double-deck Fintona horse tram until the line's closure in 1957. Since the Single European Railway Directive 2012, the company has allowed open access operations by other rail operators, although no operator has started such a service. "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. However, it was determined that to deliver improved frequency of service on the network the size of NIR's fleet had to be increased, and with that must come associated infrastructure improvements. 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. [citation needed], As older trains became obsolete in the 1970s, the Class 80 slam-door diesel-electric multiple unit was introduced. "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. Can you fix an error on the Modern Rly layer? For over a century this track was the most important railway route in Ulster and the . The Legend Widget details the meaning of the various outlines and symbols used in the Maps viewer. Sometimes tiles dont get provided. [2] The station closed to passengers on 28 August 1950. They were withdrawn from service in 2012 and replaced by new 4000 Class diesel multiple units. (Tick all that apply), Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI), PRONI - Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, dcs.incomingpostteamdhc2@nissa.gsi.gov.uk, customerservice.unit@communities-ni.gov.uk, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Swansea, Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA), Northern Ireland, Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) enquiry service, contact the relevant government organisation directly, Travel advice (including self-isolation), Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations contact the, Driver licensing and tests, MOT and vehicle testing. But Jonathan Hobbs of NI Greenways believes the development of walking and cycling routes along former railway track beds can help to preserve even the most neglected sites, possibly paving the way for future rail infrastructure. First closure: the Keady - Castleblayney line on the GNR system. A maintenance contract with CAF for these vehicles was extended in May 2020 for another 15 years. For queries or advice about pensions, contact theNorthern Ireland Pension Centre. Closure of Portadown-Derry and Goraghwood-Warrenpoint, leaving the north-west of Ireland without railways.

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