Northern Ireland Railways > Reviews

Advantages: Fares are reasonable with frequent promotions, staff are generally helpful, all trains have disabled access (despite their age).
Disadvantages: Frequent delays, old and dirty trains, some stations lack basic facilities.

...know from countless experience that Northern Ireland Railways (NIR) wouldn't have me at my destination in the time their timetable would have me believe. And sure enough the journey was not without its problems for that particular night I ended up not on a train, but in a taxi and remarkably I managed to get home before the train had even reached my station. The whole episode began when I reached the platform and the porter asked where I was travelling. ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap for students, avoids traffic
Disadvantages: slow, lateness.

...I have become acquainted to Northern Ireland Railways. Well, what can I say? I could tell you that it’s a wonderful service, that the trains are always on time etc. but I doubt that many of you would believe me, and you would be right! Northern Ireland Railways is part of a public transport company, "Translink". There are 5 main lines operating out of Central Station in Belfast. There is the Londonderry Line, The Portadown Line, The ... Read review

Advantages: Friendly staff
Disadvantages: Where shall I start?

...This can be reflected in Northern Ireland by NIR. I get the train every day to university because I cannot afford a car but the service offered by NIR does encourage you to start thinking about saving those pennies. My local stop is only about ten minutes away from my house and it is a hole. Fair enough, it is not the main stop in my town (it lies on the outskirts) but I do expect some kind of decent stop. It is a brick shelter which gives very ... Read review