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01/08/2024
UUP Calls For Urgent Action On Proposed Rail Strategy
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) have called on UK Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, to work urgently with the Northern Ireland Executive and Irish Government on the "early wins that could be gained" from the All-Island Rail Review.
South Antrim MP, Robin Swann, said: "The new Government have made the railways a priority in England with the creation of Great British Rail, I believe that working with our Executive and Irish Government, there are some early, easy wins that could come from the Review.
"The Review, states under its Short-term recommendations, being within the next 6 years, is to start to reinstate the Antrim - Lisburn line with a station at the Belfast International Airport. I believe that this should be the priority, opening up a direct Rail link to our international airport makes sense. A rail link at Belfast International Airport would serve as a significant infrastructure improvement, promoting regional connectivity, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.
Robbie Butler, the Lagan Valley MLA, added: "Given the recent response to my continued questions and championing of the re-opening of the Lisburn - Antrim line, and the Minister's subsequent announcement of a feasibility study, it is clear that in line with active travel ambitions, local and regional development plans and the potential of enhanced tourist opportunities from a spur to Belfast International Airport, this is a golden opportunity for East-West collaboration and investment."
South Antrim MP, Robin Swann, said: "The new Government have made the railways a priority in England with the creation of Great British Rail, I believe that working with our Executive and Irish Government, there are some early, easy wins that could come from the Review.
"The Review, states under its Short-term recommendations, being within the next 6 years, is to start to reinstate the Antrim - Lisburn line with a station at the Belfast International Airport. I believe that this should be the priority, opening up a direct Rail link to our international airport makes sense. A rail link at Belfast International Airport would serve as a significant infrastructure improvement, promoting regional connectivity, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.
Robbie Butler, the Lagan Valley MLA, added: "Given the recent response to my continued questions and championing of the re-opening of the Lisburn - Antrim line, and the Minister's subsequent announcement of a feasibility study, it is clear that in line with active travel ambitions, local and regional development plans and the potential of enhanced tourist opportunities from a spur to Belfast International Airport, this is a golden opportunity for East-West collaboration and investment."
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