some of the map features may be disabled at times of low donations to help reduce costs, with a Google Maps error message displayed, map tiles not appearing and StreetView being unavailable - sorry. Rodney Edwards. More information here. Both the Bangor and Larne lines have been re-laid in recent years, enabling timetable improvements to be delivered. "There can definitely be synergy between the two but, where it is possible to open railway lines, that really should be the priority," he said. The GNRI's other main lines were between Derry and Dundalk and between Omagh and Portadown. Between 1949 and 1960, huge changes took place. You should automatically be redirected to the secure HTTPS site. More than 750 miles of track once linked towns and communities in every county, but most of this infrastructure was abandoned in the 1950s. The two governments ran the railway jointly under a Great Northern Railway Board until 1958. [50][51], States with limited recognition: Abkhazia1 AD/AA Kosovo HK/K Transnistria PD/PZ/CFN. The Survey Date Widget allows you to identify the PRONI references for each historic Ordnance Survey map on the application at a specific point. [27], In May 2008, the Regional Development Minister announced that his department would commission a study, in conjunction with Donegal County Council, to investigate the effects a resurrection of railway services in the north-west of Ireland with a long-term projection of building a railway line connecting Londonderry with Sligo through County Donegal. [37] The airport has marked the building of a new station in its list of future plans,[38] while EasyJet, which is the largest operator into Belfast International, have been strong in advocating an airport rail link. WGS84 Deg, Min, Sec The Layer List widget shows each of the optional layers which can be switched on or off. Miniature & Fun, Metro I figured I'd throw it on here for anyone who might be interested. Privacy & Cookie Policy. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Irish Railways adopt GMT and abandon Irish time. The Great Northern Railway (Ireland) (GNR(I) or GNRI) was an Irish gauge (1,600mm (5ft3in)) railway company in Ireland. Closure of the last public narrow gauge railway, the West Clare Railway, by now part of the CI system. The remainder was divided between the two state companies. These layers can be selected using the Layer List widget. Call 0800 587 0912 [11], NIR also owns two 201 Class diesel locomotives, which operate as part of a pool with Iarnrd ireann's fleet, and half of the 28 De Dietrich stock coaches used by the Enterprise Belfast-Dublin service. Minnesota Dakota and Western Railway - 1930. Despite frequent interruptions due to bomb scares, the service has remained a more or less constant feature of the NIR network. NIR jointly runs the Enterprise train service between Belfast and Dublin with Iarnrd ireann. Keep Centred, WGS84 Decimal Deg Closely related to the other LMS 2-6-4Ts, the Ivatt designed 'WT' engines nevertheless exhibited many differences. The Portadown, Dungannon and Omagh Junction Railway together with the Londonderry and Enniskillen Railway enabled GNRI trains between Derry and Belfast to compete with the Belfast and Northern Counties Railway, and both this and the Dundalk route gave connections between Derry and Dublin. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Mr Scott said his family, who arrived in Cookstown in 1887 and have remained ever since, "would never have come to the town if not for the trains". In 2005, the Class 450 fleet was refurbished to a standard close to that of the Class 3000 units, which saw them through to their withdrawal in 2012. [22] The announcement of the investment programme confirmed "New Trains 2010", which procured 20 new trains to both replace the remaining Class 80 and Class 450 units and provide additional capacity. Arguably the last steam locomotives in mainline operation in the British Isles. Cobh in County Cork. In its early years the GNR(I) closely imitated the image of its English namesake, adopting an apple green livery for its steam locomotives and a varnished teak finish for its passenger coaches. Do you collect data on me? Willie Gault, a guard with Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway, boarded the train from Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, to Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim . There are some compromises with such a big map: Small private owner sidings are coloured for the track they join to. But why did Northern Ireland's rail network disappear in the first place? The Ennis to Athenry line is reopened to passenger traffic, giving the first service between Limerick and Galway since 1963. The earliest dates of incorporation were for: Irish Rail (Iarnrd ireann), the state railway system in the Republic has 1,944km, and in Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Railways operates another 357km. This might not correct until the next day. Minnesota Railroads - 1930. Power cars named after Northern Ireland castles. If your query is about another benefit, select Other from the drop-down menu above. Combined with the new Dargan Bridge across the River Lagan in Belfast, the Bleach Green route offered faster journeys between Derry, Coleraine, Ballymena, Antrim and Belfast. At midnight on 30 September 1958, all lines entirely within Northern Ireland were transferred to the (nationalised) Ulster Transport Authority (UTA) and all lines entirely within the Republic of Ireland were transferred to Cras Iompair ireann (CI). There have been proposals to improve the Belfast-Dublin line between Knockmore and Lurgan, enabling journey times to be reduced and frequency increased. Takeover of LMS NCC by British Transport Commission through Railway Executive (NCC) on 1. No main line diesel locomotives had been acquired at all, and practically all passenger trains were railcar formations. Yes, you can buy me a coffee at Ko-fi which will help with the website running costs, keep the website advert free, and maybe buy some morale tokens. In 1925, all the railway companies whose lines fell wholly on the Southern side of the newly created border (between Northern Ireland and the Republic) were amalgamated as the Great Southern Railways. No, I dont use cookies or collect any data on how you use the website. RailMapOnline is a free website that aims to provide an interactive map of all historic railways for the UK and US. [7] Twenty, three-car units have been specified with an option to purchase an additional 20 vehicles, allowing the units to be lengthened to six cars. By 1960, main line trains were almost entirely dieselised, leaving steam on secondary duties and freight traffic. Immediate dramatic rise in passenger usage reverses many decades of decline in Dublin's suburban train service. These maps show the pre-1974 boundaries of Northumberland, after which North Tyneside Council became an independent local authority. Also used for Sandite until 2017. CI had been formed as a private company in 1945 but had been nationalised in 1950. A total of 80 people were killed and 260 were injured in what was then the deadliest railway accident to have occurred in Europe. In the early 20th century increasing traffic led the GNRI to consider introducing larger locomotives. Please upgrade to a modern browser if youre still using IE! Both economic circumstances and political interference had resulted in the closure of most of the Great Northern Railway system in 1957. The station was opened by the Belfast and Ballymena Railway on 10 November 1856. [25] This will improve NIR's services and allow an hourly Enterprise service to Dublin. If you spot a missing legend entry on the maps then please let me know it should be complete! The Ulster, D&D and D&BJct railways together formed the main line between Dublin and Belfast, with the D&BJct completing the final section in 1852 to join the Ulster at Portadown. rollercoasters), temporary construction railways, model railways too small to ride, cable cars (no rails!) Features There was a time when almost everyone in Northern Ireland lived within five miles of a railway station. Occasionally a whole region of the map disappears. The Great Southern & Western Railway had introduced express passenger locomotives with a 4-6-0 wheel arrangement, and the GNRI wanted to do the same. [15] All units had entered service by 24 September 2005. Takeover of remainder of the GNR lines by CI (in the Republic) and the UTA (in Northern Ireland). Once the project was completed in 2016, there is a further proposal to add two trains per day, enabling journey times between Belfast and Londonderry to be reduced by up to 30 minutes. It was formed in 1876 by a merger of the Irish North Western Railway (INW), Northern Railway of Ireland, and Ulster Railway. As a means of improving timings of its services, Belfast Great Victoria Street is planned to undergo a major refurbishment that will see the platforms lengthened and the curves reduced, together with the addition of a new fifth platform, all planned to bring about the transfer of Enterprise services from Belfast Lanyon Place. PRONI Historical Maps viewer can be used to search and browse seven historical OSNI maps andfour modern basemaps (including aerial imagery). What features are included? Long story short I created this map of old and current routes to satisfy my curiosity. For queries about your identity check, email nida@nidirect.gov.uk and for queries about your certificate, email covidcertni@hscni.net. In the North, dieselisation had followed a different pattern. As part of this, NI Railways will begin a process to purchase new rolling stock from 2026 to 2027. City Hospital, Botanic, Belfast Lanyon Place, Yorkgate, Whiteabbey (limited), Reopening of existing but closed infrastructure, notably the, Improvement of the infrastructure on the Belfast-Londonderry line through, at the very least, the installation of, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 03:22. Yes. But Jonathan Hobbs of NI Greenways believes the development of walking and cycling routes along former railway track beds can help to preserve even the most neglected sites, possibly paving the way for future rail infrastructure. For queries or advice about Child Maintenance, contact the Child Maintenance Service. Prior to the major relaying of the Coleraine-Londonderry section, 12million was spent on improving the section between Ballymena and Coleraine. Purchase of Belfast & Northern Counties Railway by (English) Midland Railway to form Midland Railway (Northern Counties Committee) - known as "the NCC". The Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 1948 created the Ulster Transport Authority (UTA), which took over the BCDR later that year, followed by the NCC in 1949 as a result of the Ireland Act 1949. During the eighties it was apparent that additional trains would be needed. The Cross-Harbour railway in Belfast opens, thus linking the old NCC direct to the rest of the NI system. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. For queries or advice about pensions, contact theNorthern Ireland Pension Centre. City Hospital, Botanic, Belfast Lanyon Place. This is a map of the six 'escheated' counties of Ulster. The Great Northern Railway. The viewer displays county, parish and townland. If in doubt ping me an email for permission. In 1967, the UTA was split up into road and rail undertakings. Duluth and Northeastern Railway - 1930. In May 1958, the Government of Northern Ireland's wish to close many lines led to the GNR(I) Board being dissolved and the assets divided between the two territories. I try to depict tracks so that you can easily find their location on the ground or on satellite imagery, and I have an aim of placing tracks within the right of way. Some of Northern Ireland's abandoned rail network has been absorbed by its surroundings, overgrown almost beyond recognition. Im currently restricting access via the website itself, so no source data is publicly available (I may make it available to buy in the future). If you have a question about a government service or policy, you should contact the relevant government organisation directly. This is a map of North East Ireland dating from 1600. There are also some security constraints imposed by Google that may stop access from far-eastern internet providers or known spam-servers. For queries about the High Street Spend Local Scheme, emailHSSS.mail@economy-ni.gov.uk. And words of support are always appreciated! However, the lifting shop in the GNRI Dundalk works was too short to build or overhaul a 4-6-0, so the company persisted with 4-4-0 locomotives for even the heaviest and fastest passenger trains. Yes, please do. The former station at Newcastle, which was once the jewel in the crown of the County Down railway system, is now a supermarket. This, the most powerful tank engine yet seen in Ireland, entered service on 8th August. Mr Friel said the creation of a border led to huge delays for passenger trains traveling from one side to another and goods trains were subject to extensive paperwork and regulation. [7] In March 2009 it was announced that CAF had been selected to build the new fleet, named Class 4000. UK Railways: Exeter redrawn, including corrections to the tram routes. There was a time when almost everyone in Northern Ireland lived within five miles of a railway station. Ireland now has some 2,300km of public railways, all 1,600mm (5'3") gauge (the distance between the rails). This is a due to a time-delay in the map being sent from my webhost to Google. Along the way, you can make stops at Little Island and the Fota Island Wildlife Park. Electrification of Howth - Dublin - Bray suburban line of CI, as "Dublin Area Rapid Transit" (DART). These main lines supported the development of an extensive branch network serving the southwest half of Ulster and northern counties of Leinster. NIR network is divided into the various lines, known as; Dublin Line, Bangor Line, Larne Line, Londonderry Line, Portadown/Newry Line and Portrush Line. Among other accolades, NIR won the UK Rail Business of the Year Award for 2008. For queries or advice about Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), including parking tickets and bus lane PCNs, emaildcu@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk. Can I contribute? "While there are many people who would like to see the network extended, especially where there is a clear demand from the community, there's still an awful lot of work to get the existing network back up to full capacity," he said. I have tried to reduce the data that the site uses to reduce your data charges, but the mapping imagery itself will always require and online connection. Closure of major part of GNR system, mostly in the North, including Ireland's last horse-worked passenger railway, the Fintona branch; and the last fully independent company, the cross-border Sligo, Leitrim & Northern Counties Railway. All railway companies wholly within the Irish Free State grouped into Great Southern Railways. [2] The station closed to passengers on 28 August 1950. A map showing the rail lines across the British Railway network during the 1950s. A maintenance contract with CAF for these vehicles was extended in May 2020 for another 15 years. In the early 1980s, NIR purchased one of the prototype LEV Railbuses built to test the railbus concept. The Railway Commissioners were responsible for the assessment of a railway network for Ireland and reported in 1838 with a significant range of information. P.S. The limited fleet size has led to services being cancelled due to failures or delays. Mr Hobbs said there are very few areas in Northern Ireland that could not accommodate both a railway track and an adjacent greenway. [8], The latest performance figures[when?] UTA split into three different State-owned companies: Ulsterbus (buses), Northern Ireland Carriers (road haulage - later privatised), and Ulster Transport Railways. The UTA was split into rail and road operations in 1967, and the rail operations were taken over by the present company Northern Ireland Railways (NIR). "I'm dead-set against the idea that rail and greenway development is mutually exclusive," he said. The cabin was installed on the platform at Downpatrick railway station in October 2015, where it is to be restored to working order. Also note that the background mapping imagery is also subject to copyright (e.g. For queries or advice about employment rights, contact the Labour Relations Agency. For queries or advice about careers, contact the Careers Service. Emaildcs.incomingpostteamdhc2@nissa.gsi.gov.uk, Call 0800 587 2750 Distance: 266 km/165 mi. In 1923, the Keady - Castleblayney line in Co. Armagh was closed after only 10 years open to traffic, and by the early 1930s a number of rural lines had followed into oblivion, mostly in the south and west. Some lines, particularly on the NIR system, carry no freight at all. Modern Rlys layer based on OSM data; 2020 Geofabrik GmbH and OpenStreetMap Contributors. Administrative problems at the border were further compounded by increased competition from road vehicles after World War One. Unfortunately this service is not free, so I rely on your kind donations to help cover the costs of the service and ensure the maps remain free at the point of use. Currently only the UK railway and canal map have features, and more are being added all the time. [48] The Class 4000 fleet entered service on Thursday 29 September 2011. Cork City to Cobh. This can lead to widespread disruption across the network and potentially a huge loss in revenue. But it does mean I am reliant on Google and when problems occur there might not be a quick fix. The first railway in what is now Northern Ireland was the Ulster Railway opened in 1839 between Belfast and Lisburn, a distance of about 7 miles (12 km). [24], In October 2007, following the CSR that provided funding allocation to the Northern Ireland Executive, the Department for Regional Development announced its draft budget. In Cookstown, County Tyrone, the listed railway station designed by William Henry Mills in polychromatic red and yellow brickwork, was closed to passengers in 1956. If you want to create links from your own database or website then get in touch and I might be able to create a special marker and popup to go with your link. This proposal failed, again because of the limited capacity. Under the UTA's management, the railway network of Northern Ireland shrank from 900 miles (1,450 km) to 225 miles (362 km). The intention is to procure or part procure two fleets - a total of 15 three-car units planned to be either bi-mode or tri-mode for NI Railways' own domestic services, and a fleet of 9 eight-car sets for use by Enterprise, the business case for which will be based on zero- or low-carbon technologies. Some areas, particularly in the US remain approximate, but I do try and refresh areas periodically. The US map is a work in progress, and will take many years to complete. Sometimes tiles dont get provided. If you wish to report a problem with a road or street you can do so online in this section. I use out-of-copyright mapping and freely available online sources for all information on railways and routes. Sometimes I cant respond because mail servers and spam-filters result in a block. Bleach Green Viaduct opens - Derry/Portrush trains no longer reverse at Greenisland. The Help widgethas a guide on how to use the PRONI Historical Maps viewer and a link to a PDF version of this guidance which can be downloaded for reference. Chicago Northwestern Railway - 1930. The application defaults to the OSNI Basemap, which is generated using a range of OSNI map products such as 1:50,000 Vector and Largescale data. I realise that can result in a very busy map, but unfortunately I didnt think of that when I started! Let me know if theres a problem and Ill try and look into it as soon as possible. It was built to the possibly unique gauge of 6ft 2in (1880mm), and was extended at this gauge over the next few years to Portadown. CI have published a short history of their own. A debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday 14 May 2007[23] raised several proposals as to how the railway network could be improved: Pressure groups have advocated the protection of former routes, where the track has been lifted but the trackbed remains intact, to enable these to be reinstated for commuter traffic as an alternative to increased road building. [20] One of the major challenges that NIR has faced is the limited number of trains available for service at peak times. I have had trouble identifying US builders and some of the UK lines, so let me know if there are errors. This was not eased until 1947 when customs and immigration facilities for DublinBelfast expresses were opened at Dublin Amiens Street and Belfast Great Victoria Street stations. Absolutely Im always interested in feedback. What is your data source? [4] The Downpatrick & County Down Railway also has an example of a third-class GNR six-wheeled carriage, in an unrestored condition.[5]. Can I advertise on the site? It seems to be intended as a guide to planned plantings. Passenger DEMU affectionately nicknamed 'Thumpers'. Shunters. Stations Also any info on routes that the map could benefit from is much appreciated. However, there will be errors in my maps, and when overlaying them on imagery and different map backgrounds then those maps may have errors as well. Yes, please let me know by Email with as much detail as you can provide and Ill endeavour to change the map. Don't include any personal or financial information, for example National Insurance, credit card numbers, or phone numbers. Find summary guidance on using theapplication below, oropen the 'Help' widget in the Historical Maps viewer for a detailed description of to use the various functions. Many architectural ghosts of Northern Ireland's lost rail heritage can still be found across the country, long after the tracks were lifted to make way for roads and other new developments. For queries or advice about birth, death, marriage and civil partnership certificates and research, contact the General Register Office Northern Ireland (GRONI) by emailgro_nisra@finance-ni.gov.uk. UT Railways becomes Northern Ireland Railways Co. Ltd. End of steam on NIR, and therefore in Ireland. He said: "It's the first time since partition that there's been a holistic, governmental look at what we have in terms of rail across the island of Ireland. Includes the new Belfast Central Station. From the early 20th century until 1948, the three main railway companies in Northern Ireland were the Great Northern Railway Ireland (GNRI), which had around one half of its network north of the border; the Northern Counties Committee (NCC), owned by the Midland Railway of England and later the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS); and the small Belfast and County Down Railway (BCDR). Formation of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. It was formed in 1876 by a merger of the Irish North Western Railway (INW), Northern Railway of Ireland, and Ulster Railway. For queries about your identity check, email nida@nidirect.gov.uk. On 12 June 1889, a significant rail accident occurred when a passenger train stalled between Armagh and Newry. They offered greater capacity, performance and accessibility than their predecessors when they were delivered in 2004 and 2005. This line is single track with crossing loops north of Mossley West and single track only west of Castlerock, which limits the service in both frequency and speed; in the current timetable the train takes 2hr4m[28] while the bus takes an 1hr50m. [6] The next order was for 20 Class 4000s, built 20102012. The Northern Ireland Railways network consists of approximately 220 route miles. For the UK railway map, the colour identifies the owning company pre-grouping (circa 1923). https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Zop94vXKb9o348uGGlGtqL_mXrwcsPqx&usp=sharing. [26], The rail network is focused on Greater Belfast. There was a time when almost everyone in Northern Ireland lived within five miles of a railway station. Why isn't geolocation showing my position? Included are significant features including industries, junctions, bridges and tunnels. At the end of 1962, following the delivery of more diesel locomotives and with further branch line closures imminent, CI eliminated steam traction for good. Currently only the UK railway and canal map have features, and more are being added all the time. These units have their own unique livery, and do not operate under NIR branding or on any other services in Northern Ireland or the Republic.
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