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Enterprise set to go hourly in late 2024

THE Enterprise Service between Dublin and Belfast, operated jointly by Iarnród Éireann and Translink has moved a step closer to going hourly. The Irish Government has announced €12.5m funding to double the existing frequency.

Announcing funding following the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive on February 20, Irish Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said:“New funding for an hourly-frequency rail service between the two largest cities on the island will significantly improve public transport connectivity along the Dublin-Belfast economic corridor, and is in keeping with the vision

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