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| The number of passengers travelling on the Enterprise train service between Belfast and Dublin is down 60% since part of the track collapsed in August. | The number of passengers travelling on the Enterprise train service between Belfast and Dublin is down 60% since part of the track collapsed in August. |
| It is estimated that between £1m and £2m could be lost in revenue because of the disruption. | |
| Bus transfers have been in place between Dublin and Drogheda since a bridge fell into the sea at Malahide. | Bus transfers have been in place between Dublin and Drogheda since a bridge fell into the sea at Malahide. |
| Repairs on the 20-metre section of the collapsed bridge are expected to be completed by next November. | |
| Initial figures suggest the number of journeys taken in the period of the collapse are substantially down on previous years. | Initial figures suggest the number of journeys taken in the period of the collapse are substantially down on previous years. |
| The Enterprise service is jointly run by Translink and the Republic of Ireland's Iarnrod Eireann. | The Enterprise service is jointly run by Translink and the Republic of Ireland's Iarnrod Eireann. |
| Subsidence | Subsidence |
| Cross-border travellers have been opting for hourly bus services between the two cities in recent months, despite the longer journey time. | Cross-border travellers have been opting for hourly bus services between the two cities in recent months, despite the longer journey time. |
| On the train, a standard adult return ticket from Belfast to Dublin costs £40 (a day return ticket costs £30). | On the train, a standard adult return ticket from Belfast to Dublin costs £40 (a day return ticket costs £30). |
| An Ulsterbus/Bus Eireann day return ticket costs £19.15, while a return ticket on the Aircoach costs £19 although on this service passengers must transfer to a different bus at Dublin Airport. | An Ulsterbus/Bus Eireann day return ticket costs £19.15, while a return ticket on the Aircoach costs £19 although on this service passengers must transfer to a different bus at Dublin Airport. |
| Iarnrod Eireann has said the line collapse could have resulted in tragedy and an inquiry into why it happened is still ongoing. | Iarnrod Eireann has said the line collapse could have resulted in tragedy and an inquiry into why it happened is still ongoing. |
| The damage was discovered when a train driver spotted subsidence on the line while crossing the viaduct. | The damage was discovered when a train driver spotted subsidence on the line while crossing the viaduct. |
| He managed to reach Malahide Station and report the incident, but a section of the line collapsed into the water a short time later. | He managed to reach Malahide Station and report the incident, but a section of the line collapsed into the water a short time later. |