bus and coach services in Derry will continue to operate as normal during the initial phase of NI Water’s planned infrastructure works on Foyle Street.
These initial works will see Foyle Street Car Park reconstructed into temporary bus stands, which Translink will utilise later this summer when NI Water’s main works get underway on Foyle Street.
Foyle Street Bus Station is a vital hub of sustainable, active and connected travel servicing thousands of passengers daily.
City routes are run on the new Foyle Metro zero emissions fleet with services also linking throughout the Northwest and connecting across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Tony McDaid, Assistant Service Delivery Manager at Translink, said: “We wish to advise all passengers that our services will continue to operate from the usual stands as timetabled while the car park is repurposed.
“We have been developing a plan to seamlessly transition to the new set-up and further information will be issued in due course.
“At this stage, though, it’s very much business-as-usual for us as we maintain our commitment to tackling climate change, reducing air and noise pollution while promoting a healthier, better connected society.”
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Patricia Logue, added: “While the temporary closure of the Foyle Street car park will cause some inconvenience for the public it also presents an opportunity for people to avail of the comfortable and convenient Translink services right here in our city, particularly with the recently-introduced Foyle Metro zero emissions fleet.
“I would encourage everyone to embrace this change and consider leaving the car at home, as doing so even once a week can make a meaningful difference to reduce carbon emissions and enhance the air quality in our wonderful city.”
For more information visit www.translink.co.uk and follow @Translink_NI #BetterConnected.
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