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Rail line 'not fixed until 2010' Rail line 'not fixed until 2010'
(30 minutes later)
Translink say they believe it will be 2010 before the Belfast to Dublin rail line is fully operational after part of the track collapsed into a river.Translink say they believe it will be 2010 before the Belfast to Dublin rail line is fully operational after part of the track collapsed into a river.
The section of track near Malahide collapsed on Friday just moments after a commuter train passed over it.The section of track near Malahide collapsed on Friday just moments after a commuter train passed over it.
People using the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise service will face delays of at least half an hour each way while repairs take place.People using the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise service will face delays of at least half an hour each way while repairs take place.
Belfast passengers will be transferred by bus between Drogheda and Dublin.Belfast passengers will be transferred by bus between Drogheda and Dublin.
Transport company Iarnród Éireann had said they expected the line to be closed for at least three months.Transport company Iarnród Éireann had said they expected the line to be closed for at least three months.
Mal McGreevy from Translink said the disruption could last longer
But Mal McGreevy, Translink's General Manager of Rail Service, said it was more likely to be six months.But Mal McGreevy, Translink's General Manager of Rail Service, said it was more likely to be six months.
Barry Kenny from Iarnród Éireann said the company had to be sure that the viaduct was safe before using it again.Barry Kenny from Iarnród Éireann said the company had to be sure that the viaduct was safe before using it again.
"The priority has to be safety. This is a very serious collapse," he said."The priority has to be safety. This is a very serious collapse," he said.
"We have to assess the area around the collapse. We want this open as quickly as possible but we want it to open safely.""We have to assess the area around the collapse. We want this open as quickly as possible but we want it to open safely."
Irish police have warned drivers travelling between Belfast and Dublin that they may encounter heavier than usual road traffic.Irish police have warned drivers travelling between Belfast and Dublin that they may encounter heavier than usual road traffic.
A spokesperson said increased traffic volumes may be encountered on all northern routes to and from Dublin city centre especially on the M1, N2 and M50.A spokesperson said increased traffic volumes may be encountered on all northern routes to and from Dublin city centre especially on the M1, N2 and M50.
Extra police will be on duty on these routes.Extra police will be on duty on these routes.
The first three Enterprise services into Belfast on Monday were delayed by 20 minutes, 32 minutes and 52 minutes.The first three Enterprise services into Belfast on Monday were delayed by 20 minutes, 32 minutes and 52 minutes.