Waterside railway station
Waterside railway station in Derry/Londonderry Northern Ireland originally opened 1852 now completely refurbished at a cost of 27 million pounds. Reopened 21 st October 2019
What The Actual Dickens! - Episode 17, 10th April - Belfast to Derry/Londonderry
It's the last day ... as we tick off the final stations of the quest and it's a wonderfully scenic journey across the top of Northern Ireland,, taking in breathtaking view as the railway hugs the coast.
All The Stations - Ireland sees Geoff & Vicki exploring the length and breadth of the 198 stations of Iarnród Éireann and the Northern Ireland Railways networks. Along the way, they'll meet the communities connected to the lines, interview local people and those who work on the railways, to find out about their experiences of travelling by train.
Download the All The Stations theme tune from iTunes here: (other stores are available...)
To The Book! The Railway Adventures is published by September Publishing and was released in October 2018. It accompanies the 2017 'All The Stations' adventure, when we travelled to all 2,563 railway stations in Great Britain. Available here:
You can see a progress map and station count on the website:
Uncover Our Stories- Railway Journey (Derry-Londonderry UK City of Culture 2013)
Uncover Our Stories- Railway Journey (Derry-Londonderry UK City of Culture 2013
Riding the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise Train
The Enterprise Train is the cross-border service between Belfast and Dublin, and is jointly operated by Iarnród Éireann (IE) and NI Railways (Translink). It operates on the Belfast–Dublin railway line.
After we'd finished All The Stations Ireland, we came home by taking the train back to Dublin (and the boat back from there), but we made this quick video about being on board the Enterprise.
We also noted that all announcements are made only in English, but items available to purchase are dual priced both Pounds and Euros. There is also an accessable area with wheelchair space.
Railway Walk Burtonport Meenbanad
Siúlóid an tSean Bhóthar Iarainn—The Old Railway Walk.
This beautiful walking trail filled to the brim with spectacular scenery and woodland was originally the route taken by the train which connected Burtonport to Letterkenny between 1903 and 1940.
There are many features of the old railway remaining which you can view along the way including: stations, gatehouses, accommodation crossings—the pillars, cuttings, embankments, a bridge, rusty gates and much much more.
The Burtonport Walks are a series of trails of various lengths, all of which lead the walker along part of the abandoned railway line between Burtonport and Meenbannad in West Donegal, lreland.
The original railway line was built to serve the excellent harbour in Burtonport and as a Government attempt to alleviate the
poverty in North Donegal. lt was a joint venture between the British -Government and the Londonderry- and Lough Swilly Railway.
Opening for traffic in 1903, the line ran through the remote and difficu lt terrain of North Donegal often skirting towns it was meant to serve by miles in an effort to save on the cost of construction . The line was the subject of two enquiries over its safety and operation . The Derry Chamber of Commerce noting defective construction and inadequate and unsuitable equipment as a cause of t he lines many ills. Despite this the line managed to survive unti l 1947, the Burtonport - Gweedore section closing earlier in June 1940. The station in Burtonport was demolished early in 2003.
Following a prolonged period of heavy snowfall in the winter of 2009 some of the line on the Burtonport side was cleared to
access water mains which needed repairing . The remaining section was later cleared and gradually developed as a walkway with
the support of the local community.
Getting here:
From Letterkenny and Dungloe - SITI Rural Transport - Tel 0749741644.
From Dublin - Bus Eireann@ www .buseireann .ie
Donegal Airport : 00353(0) 74 95 48284.
From Scotland & Northern lreland - Doherty Travel (00353) 749521867.
Special Thanks to the North West Digital Film Archive, Derry to make the historic clips available.
There Are Two Ways To Get To Limerick - Episode 10, 2nd April - Dublin to Limerick
In an unusual start to the day, Geoff and Vicki visit the Irish Railway Record Society in the morning, before hopping on their first train in the afternoon. Then it's off up to Ballybrophy and on to Limerick, chatting with the people along the way.
Download the All The Stations theme tune from iTunes here: (other stores are available...)
Vicki and Geoff are travelling to 198 railway stations in Ireland and Northern Ireland!
All The Stations - Ireland sees the duo exploring the length and breadth of the Iarnród Éireann and Northern Ireland Railways networks. Along the way, they'll meet the communities connected to the lines, interview local people and those who work on the railways, to find out about their experiences of travelling by train.
To The Book! The Railway Adventures is published by September Publishing and was released in October 2018. It accompanies the 2017 'All The Stations' adventure, when we travelled to all 2,563 railway stations in Great Britain. Available here:
You can see a progress map and station count on the website:
'Boys Day Out 1'. 3 men on a Train to Derry/Londonderry!
We're on our first 'Boys Day out,' trip to Derry/Londonderry and we're letting the train take the strain. These are the edited highlights of our journey.
Three ol' mates, myself Bob and Alan let loose in the Maiden City. But first we have to get there!
Using our free to over 60s bus/train passes from Belfast Central we arrive at Derry/Londonderry in just under 2 hours without having to pay a penny.
( Adult tickets normally cost Day Return £18 50. )
Train ride over our day has just begun. Watch out for the next instalment.
UK's Worst Rail Operators (2002)
Nick Knowles and Rianna Scipio tour the UK following public nominating who they felt were the worst Train Operating company in the UK.
First shown in Spring 2002, many long gone TOCs, liveries and trains appear, most notably including NIR Class 80 and Class 450 Thumper DEMUs.
Part one features Translink Northern Ireland Railways, and Virgin CrossCountry.
How to get from Belfast to the Giant's Causeway by train
A video guide for travel from Belfast to the Giant's Causeway by train + bus. No need for a tour or complicated advance reservations. Just buy a ticket at the station and hop on the next train to Coleraine then a bus to the Causeway. You can check train & bus times at
Causeway information at
For travel between Britain & Belfast by train & ferry see
Derry City Walls Walk Around
Exploring the Walls of the City
NIR & IE Trains in the Belfast area
a few shots of NIR and IE expresses passing through stations in the Belfast area. we have 228 powering an enterprise south, and 4007 working north to Derry/Londonderry through Whiteabbey
FIRST DAY! BMI Regional, City of Derry - London Stansted, Embraer 145
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Date of Travel: 02 MAY 2017
Aircraft: Embraer E-145
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Route: LDY-STN
Weather on Departure: Partially cloudy, winds 15kts
Weather on Arrival: Overcast, winds 25kts
Airborne Time: 1h11m
Miles: 374
Remarks: Inaugural day of operations
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Join me as I fly with BMI Regional on the first day of their new City of Derry to London Stansted route.
The link to London, abandoned by Ryanair in March 2017, provides a vital economic and cultural link to Derry-Londonderry and Northwest Ireland. As someone with a close connection to Derry and Donegal, I jumped at the chance to fly the route on the opening day.
Obligatory Derry plug:
Derry-Londonderry is probably the most complete example of a walled city anywhere in Europe, and is an essential visit to anyone visiting Northern Ireland or to anyone with an interest in Anglo-Irish history or social justice. It’s a unique and brilliant place and certainly the most compelling city in the whole of Ireland, with the added bonus of its spectacular Donegal hinterland being within spitting distance of the city limits.
Let’s hope the route is a success.
From the BMI Regional press release:
“The route, which is a public service obligation, or PSO, has previously only been operated on a daily basis. The new bmi regional service will be twice daily every day except Saturdays (when there will be one flight each way) and timed to compliment business schedules, making it easy for business travellers to do the round-trip in a day.
Jochen Schnadt, chief commercial officer of bmi regional, commented, “The North West region of Ireland is undergoing a sustained period of economic growth, and has received significant investment in new jobs and growth projects over the past 12 months. It is important for businesses that the region is well connected to the UK capital and bmi regional is proud to be bringing its quality, premium product to this route. Whereas previously business travellers between Derry and London have had to stay overnight in the city, they will now be able to commute there and back in a day, saving both money and time, and hopefully resulting in continued economic growth for the Derry region.”
Northern Ireland’s second city, Derry is an economic, creative and cultural hub. In 2013, it was named the UK City of Culture thanks to its winning combination of rich cultural heritage and vibrant social scene. The only completely walled city in Ireland and the UK, it is a bustling, youthful city with great restaurants, bars, museums and more. It is also the gateway to the wider North West and its spectacular coastline, which is regularly used for big film productions including the latest Star Wars franchise and Game of Thrones.”
Derry Journal article referencing the morning flight:
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NS 098 Export Unit Move - Derry PA
Running as NS 098, two standard cab units bring a train of export engines east through Derry, PA. I believe these units are destined for railroads in Indonesia and South Africa. Filmed August 8, 2015.
BTS visits the new Portrush Train Station
#BTS For this week's behind the scenes video, I left my desk to take the picturesque train journey to the North Coast to visit the new #Portrush Train station. #BehindTheScenesSaturday ????????????????????
BBC Newsline - Cultra BCDR Railway Station
After being bought by a developer for a whopping £1m in 2007, the former Belfast & County Down Railway (BCDR) station at Cultra is up for sale again, now the property of NAMA following the property market crash. Campaigners call for the station to be saved from dereliction.
There’s A Train In The Bar - Episode 12, 4th April - Athlone to Ballina
Out of Athlone down to Tullamore, the back again up to Westport before turning around again and heading to Manulla Junction for Ballina. In between all that to-ing and fro-ing there's time to visit the largest personal collection of train memorabilia in the country.
All The Stations - Ireland sees Vicki & Geoff exploring the length and breadth of the Iarnród Éireann and Northern Ireland Railways networks - to all 198 stations. Along the way, they'll meet the communities connected to the lines, interview local people and those who work on the railways, to find out about their experiences of travelling by train.
Download the All The Stations theme tune from iTunes here: (other stores are available...)
To The Book! The Railway Adventures is published by September Publishing and was released in October 2018. It accompanies the 2017 'All The Stations' adventure, when we travelled to all 2,563 railway stations in Great Britain. Available here:
You can see a progress map and station count on the website:
We Can't Shake Dave - Episode 16, 9th April - Bangor & Larne
It's time to travel around Northern Ireland! Today we hit up the branches out to Bangor and then to Larne, taking in a transport museum along the way, and pay a quick visit to the Whitehead Railway Preservation Society - the full video of that will come in the next couple of weeks.
All The Stations - Ireland sees Geoff & Vicki exploring the length and breadth of the Iarnród Éireann and Northern Ireland Railways networks, travelling to all 198 stations. Along the way, they'll meet the communities connected to the lines, interview local people and those who work on the railways, to find out about their experiences of travelling by train.
Download the All The Stations theme tune from iTunes here: (other stores are available...)
To The Book! The Railway Adventures is published by September Publishing and was released in October 2018. It accompanies the 2017 'All The Stations' adventure, when we travelled to all 2,563 railway stations in Great Britain. Available here:
You can see a progress map and station count on the website:
Walking the Foyle Peace Bridge Derry/Londonderry
We're on our first 'Boys Day out,' train trip to Derry/Londonderry. Just off the train we three bus pass boys from Belfast head to the famous Peace Bridge. I have never seen this let alone cross it in real life. So this is a first for me!
The Peace Bridge is a cycle and foot bridge across the River Foyle in Derry, Northern Ireland. It opened on 25 June 2011, connecting Ebrington Square with the rest of the city centre. It is the newest of three bridges in the city, the others being the Craigavon Bridge and the Foyle Bridge. The 235 metres (771 ft) bridge was designed by AECOM, who also designed the Sutong Yangtze River Bridge, and Wilkinson Eyre Architects, who also designed the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The bridge was opened to the public by EU Commissioner for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn; accompanied by the First and deputy First Ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness; and the Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny. It is intended to improve relations between the largely unionist 'Waterside' with the largely nationalist 'Cityside', by improving access between these areas, as part of wider regeneration plans. The bridge also provides a crossing over the railway line approaching Waterside station. The bridge was funded jointly by the Department for Social Development (NI), the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government along with matching funding, totalling £14 million, from the SEUPB Peace III programme.
Carries Cyclists
Pedestrians
Crosses River Foyle
Locale Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Characteristics
Design Self-anchored suspension bridge
Total length 235 m (771 ft)[1]
Width 4 m (13 ft)
Longest span 101 m (331 ft)
History
Opened 25 June 2011
It's Really Windy! - Episode 1, 22nd March (Boat to Ireland)
Travelling to all 198 railway stations in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Vicki and Geoff are taking All The Stations international! The duo will embark on a journey to visit all 198 railways stations in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
All The Stations - Ireland will explore the length and breadth of the Iarnród Éireann and Northern Ireland Railways networks. Along the way, Vicki and Geoff will meet the communities connected to the lines, interviewing local people and those who work on the railways, to find out about their experiences of travelling by train.
To The Book - Our book, The Railway Adventures, is published by September Publishing and was released in October 2018. It accompanies our 2017 All The Stations adventure, when we travelled to ever single railway station in Great Britain.
It is available here:
Derry~Londonderry multi modal transport hub progress update
Drone footage of progress on the North West multi modal transport hub in Derry~Londonderry. May 2019