It was formed in 1876 by a merger of the Irish North Western Railway (INW), Northern Railway of Ireland, and Ulster Railway. However, none of these enhancements are programmed to go to planning over the course of the next decade as of early 2013. They also began to be pulled up as early as the 1920s, a process that accelerated after the 1960s. Trains continued to run between Londonderry, Coleraine and Portrush, with a small fleet stabled at Coleraine[32] four trains were stabled instead of the three previously reported. and underground mine railways (too difficult!) A tragedy which took place 70 years ago has also largely been. All time periods, at once, on the same map. Feature-length films are shown each March at the Annual Film Show at the IRRS's HQ, Dublin - check Dublin Area Meetings for dates. In particular Im reliant on my web hosting company (who are very reliable) and Google for rendering the maps (who occasionally have issues). The Great Northern Railway (Ireland) (GNR (I) or GNRI) was an Irish gauge ( 1,600 mm ( 5 ft 3 in )) railway company in Ireland. Since the Single European Railway Directive 2012, the company has allowed open access operations by other rail operators, although no operator has started such a service. PRONI Historical Maps viewer can be used to search and browse seven historical OSNI maps and four modern basemaps (including aerial imagery). Use of an up-to-date Internet Browser such as Microsoft Edge (Internet Explorers replacement), Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari should resolve this issue. Emailcustomerservice.unit@communities-ni.gov.uk, Call 0800 587 0912Email dcs.incomingpostteamdhc2@nissa.gsi.gov.uk, Contact your local Jobs & Benefits office. First closure: the Keady - Castleblayney line on the GNR system. 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. Renamed as "New Trains Two", this project went out to tender in late 2007. 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. They would have required significant modification to enable NIR to use them, including conversion from standard gauge to Irish gauge. [6] The final unit, 3023, arrived in Belfast Harbour on Monday 18 July 2005. Learn More. More than 750 miles of track once linked towns and communities in every county, but. Can I provide map corrections? In the early 20th century increasing traffic led the GNRI to consider introducing larger locomotives. Current View, Stations The US map is a work in progress, and will take many years to complete. Comments or queries about angling can be emailed to anglingcorrespondence@daera-ni.gov.uk. 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. 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. [39] The reopening of the Lisburn-Antrim line is seen not simply in terms of provision of a link to the airport it would also allow for the further economic development of the area, which has seen increases in population as people use the towns in South Antrim as dormitory settlements for Belfast. Yes, but within normal copyright rules - i.e. No main line diesel locomotives had been acquired at all, and practically all passenger trains were railcar formations. Modern Rlys layer based on OSM data; 2020 Geofabrik GmbH and OpenStreetMap Contributors. Steam lingered on in the form of a remaining few ex-NCC "WT" class 2-6-4T locomotives until 1970, when the last two were withdrawn. "The railway line used to run right next the pitch," he said. Try reloading the page, or failing that emptying your browser cache. Why are square tiles missing? 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). A combination of the increasing road competition facing all railways and a change in patterns of economic activity caused by the Partition of Ireland reduced the GNRI's prosperity. The remainder was divided between the two state companies. Closure of the unique steam-operated monorail line, the Listowel & Ballybunion Railway in Co. Kerry. The total cost was 64million, and began in 2011, lasting five years. These roads dominated the state and scars of their abandoned rights-of-way can be found . This is a map of North East Ireland dating from 1600. CI closed the tramway about a year later. They were withdrawn from service in 2012 and replaced by new 4000 Class diesel multiple units. 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. Cross border lines, and line wholly within Northern Ireland unaffected. For a number of years there have been suggestions for a station to serve the airport. The train was divided, but during the uncoupling operation ten carriages ran away and collided with another passenger train. [4], NIR has three EMD class 111 locomotives, 111113, for freight and passenger use, built in October 1980 (111112) and December 1984 (113). PRONI Historical Maps viewer can be used to search and browse seven historical OSNI maps andfour modern basemaps (including aerial imagery). 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. Newcastle upon Tyne has been independent since the 1400s. Immediate dramatic rise in passenger usage reverses many decades of decline in Dublin's suburban train service. The map itself is powered by the Google Maps API, and Google renders the map images and serves them to your browser. The first public trains run on 26. The Info Widget outlines the maps and datasets available on the PRONI Historical Maps viewer. Dublin - Limerick Train. Passenger DEMU affectionately nicknamed 'Thumpers'. You can create a link to a specific location by right-clicking on the map and selecting create link. 2 Mar 2023. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Included are significant features including industries, junctions, bridges and tunnels. These offered similar benefits to the Class 3000s and completed the fleet replacement. British Railways network map 1950s. A map showing the rail lines across the British Railway network during the 1950s. City Hospital, Botanic, Belfast Lanyon Place. Why does the background map not have a place name or show a particular feature? Airy1830 Decimal Deg, Right-click anywhere on map and select Create link, Right-click anywhere on map and select Measure, Historic Rlys Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? For queries about your identity check, email nida@nidirect.gov.uk and for queries about your certificate, email covidcertni@hscni.net. Amalgamation of the Boards of Directors of NIR and Ulsterbus/Citybus, under a new company name, Translink. Sometimes there is a delay between Google requesting the map and my webhost responding, and Google times out. There are also some security constraints imposed by Google that may stop access from far-eastern internet providers or known spam-servers. Today, the GNR routes remaining consist of the main line from Dublin to Belfast, the Howth branch, electrified for Dublin commuter services since 1984, the Drogheda - Navan (Tara Mines) line, which carries only freight traffic associated with that mine, passenger traffic having ceased with the closure of the line beyond there to Oldcastle in 1963, and the Lisburn to Antrim branch, now mothballed but retained in operational order for the time being. What stations are included? 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. This led to the GNRI to order a very modern and powerful class of 4-4-0's, the Class V three cylinder compound locomotives built by Beyer, Peacock & Company in 1932. The railway age in County Tyrone lasted for 107 years from 1858 to 1965 and that main line from Portadown to Derry via Dungannon and Omagh came to be known by generations of railway users and operatives as the "Derry Road". 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. It is a remarkably detailed pen and ink rendering of the area between Lough Neagh and Dundalk. The former station at Newcastle, which was once the jewel in the crown of the County Down railway system, is now a supermarket. The accuracy of the position depends on your device's capability and whether services like GPS are available. NI Railways, also known as Northern Ireland Railways (NIR) (Irish: Iarnrd Thuaisceart ireann); and for a brief period Ulster Transport Railways (UTR), is the railway operator in Northern Ireland. However, anyone can help out with OpenStreetMap and provide edits, so if you want to get involved and start making your own maps then check them out. The earliest dates of incorporation were for: The Survey Date Widget allows you to identify the PRONI references for each historic Ordnance Survey map on the application at a specific point. UT Railways becomes Northern Ireland Railways Co. Ltd. End of steam on NIR, and therefore in Ireland. [citation needed], In 2013, the then Minister for Regional Development, Danny Kennedy, indicated that a restoration of the route between Portadown and Armagh was under active consideration in the long term, pointing out the commercial opportunities for the city of Armagh and its hinterland to be reconnected to the railway network. I aim to always keep RailMapOnline advert-free. Chicago Northwestern Railway - 1930. The Legend Widget details the meaning of the various outlines and symbols used in the Maps viewer. NIR network is divided into the various lines, known as; Dublin Line, Bangor Line, Larne Line, Londonderry Line, Portadown/Newry Line and Portrush Line. [26], The rail network is focused on Greater Belfast. A variety of tools and 'widgets' allow you to search and browse the maps, compare one map with another, and find various points of historical interest. Shunters. Unfortunately, you might have to clear your browser cache to force Google to provide the tiles again. Video, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, A new review into an all-Ireland rail network, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Biden had skin cancer lesion removed - White House, US sues Exxon over nooses found at Louisiana plant. Cobh in County Cork. I normally try and respond within a couple of weeks, but if the workload is heavy or I'm on hols it may take me longer. The railway line which once linked Omagh to Londonderry has long since disappeared beneath the tarmac of the Great Northern Road. [1] Nevertheless, by the 1950s the GNRI had ceased to be profitable and in 1953 the company was jointly nationalised by the governments of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The line is maintained both for crew training and as a diversionary route, and passes close to Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove. The Government of Northern Ireland, which had a very anti-rail policy, rapidly closed most of the GNR(I) lines in Northern Ireland. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) told BBC News NI it "cannot pre-empt what recommendations come from the review" into an all-Ireland rail network. GNR (I) - Harmonstown Station opens (1957) Watch on. Ireland now has some 2,300km of public railways, all 1,600mm (5'3") gauge (the distance between the rails). What features are included? NIR operates regular passenger trains along the following routes during the weekday inter-peak: Following the re-opening of the 15-mile (24km) Antrim Bleach Green line in June 2001,[19] which had been closed since 1978, NIR ceased passenger operations between Lisburn and Antrim on 29 June 2003. Irish Railways adopt GMT and abandon Irish time. All railways, from all time periods. Train time: 2 hrs 30 min. These entered service on the suburban lines around Belfast, becoming a stalwart on the whole network. 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. This proposal failed, again because of the limited capacity. CI took over the remaining lines in the Republic, and the UTA took over what was left in the North - only to close over half of it by 1965. This fleet replaced the remaining Class 80 and Class 450 trains by March 2012. What time period is depicted? 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In the UK, later (post 1923) tracks are coloured as if they were pre-grouping. The mothballed Knockmore line from Lisburn to Antrim, which travels through Crumlin and past Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove, is a notable example. [45], There have also been calls,[who?] For queries or advice about claiming compensation due to a road problem, contact DFI Roads claim unit. The Londonderry & Coleraine Railway is a railway line between the cities of Derry and Coleraine in County Londonderry, built by the Londonderry & Coleraine Railway Company (L&CR). However, it was determined that to deliver improved frequency of service on the network the size of NIR's fleet had to be increased, and with that must come associated infrastructure improvements. Some of Northern Ireland's abandoned rail network has been absorbed by its surroundings, overgrown almost beyond recognition. If you cant get through by email then try Twitter. Why isn't geolocation showing my position? 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). The searchtext box (located at the top left hand side of the screen)enables you to search by townland, parish or town/ city name; or using modern postal address. Some lines, particularly on the NIR system, carry no freight at all. "Actually, all of them have a rail connection - you just can't get off at them. Minnesota Railroads - 1930. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for EIRE38 - 1950s CIE IRISH RAIL RAILWAY ~ STEAM TRAIN PHOTO Ireland at the best online prices at eBay! Along the way, you can make stops at Little Island and the Fota Island Wildlife Park. For queries about the High Street Spend Local Scheme, emailHSSS.mail@economy-ni.gov.uk. 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). What railways are depicted? The Basemap Gallery widget allows you to choose from a selection of four basemaps. Electrification of Howth - Dublin - Bray suburban line of CI, as "Dublin Area Rapid Transit" (DART). However, if youre a historical society, heritage railway, miniature railway operator or museum whod like to add a link to your track depicted on the map then get in touch. Closure of the last public narrow gauge railway, the West Clare Railway, by now part of the CI system. Robert Gardiner, chairman of the Downpatrick and County Down Railway, said there is still potential for traffic on this route should it reopen. At minimum, this was to be like-for-like replacement of the Class 450 trains, which were withdrawn in 2012. Read about our approach to external linking. [25], In June 2008, Brian Guckian, an independent transport researcher from Dublin, presented a wide-ranging proposal to Translink for a 460million expansion of the network called Northern Ireland Network Enhancement (NINE). Im afraid I cant fix this as its a Google issue. All of the notable Midwestern granger lines served Wisconsin but three in particular stand out; the Milwaukee Road, Soo Line, and Chicago & North Western. 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). They remained in service until 2012, latterly primarily on the Larne-Belfast line and the Coleraine-Portrush Line. Stations Northern Ireland Road Transport Board formed. Some of its coaching stock has also been preserved. [1] It was built in the 19th century and absorbed into the Ulster Transport Authority in 1948. 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. A new review into an all-Ireland rail network was announced in April to look at the possibility of reviving the golden age of rail travel. "I'm dead-set against the idea that rail and greenway development is mutually exclusive," he said. I don't edit the layer or check it, and I'm afraid I don't have the capacity to make edits (my focus is on the Historic layers). In Dundalk at the GNR Works the railway engineers developed railbuses for use on sections of the rural network. In the North, dieselisation had followed a different pattern. Chairperson Colin Scott said the club has always enjoyed close links with the railway. 50 years of NI Railways is celebrated in April with a steam train (No.131) from Great Victoria Street to Whitehead. It seems to be intended as a guide to planned plantings. A maintenance contract with CAF for these vehicles was extended in May 2020 for another 15 years. [3] The Republic of Ireland government tried briefly to maintain services on lines closed at the border by the Northern Ireland government, but this was impractical, and the Republic had to follow suit in closing most GNR(I) lines within the Republic. You will not receive a reply. Also operating in this set is a 1954 built brake coach No.9, although it currently carries the number 1949. "If the Knockmore line was open you could wave at the end of the runway at Aldergrove," he said. More information here. [43][44] The pressure group Rail 21 has stated that the Tillysburn proposal is insufficient for what the new station is expected to provide a link to the airport, transport provision for Holywood Exchange and a park and ride facility. In an attempt at fairness, all classes of locomotive and rolling stock were also divided equally between the transport operators of the two new owners. Occasionally tiles (square areas) of the map disappear. The power cars were powered by an English Electric 4SRKT engine, nicknamed 'Thumpers' due to their characteristic sound, and had two English Electric 538 traction motors. For queries or advice about employment rights, contact the Labour Relations Agency. Historic Tramways. Most services in the Republic were locomotive-hauled (up to the 2000s) but are now too virtually all railcars. NIR is a subsidiary of Translink, whose parent company is the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHCo), and is one of seven publicly owned train operators in the United Kingdom, the others being Direct Rail Services, Northern Trains, Transport for Wales Rail, Southeastern, LNER, and ScotRail. Passenger vehicles were painted brown, instead of varnished. 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. No, not at present. 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. [16], In 2007, NIR announced plans to purchase up to 20 trains under its "New Trains 2010" proposal following the confirmation of its expected budget. I realise that can result in a very busy map, but unfortunately I didnt think of that when I started! For queries or advice about historical, social or cultural records relating to Northern Ireland, use the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) enquiry service. For the moment this means I have had to remove the backgrounds from the site. Closely related to the other LMS 2-6-4Ts, the Ivatt designed 'WT' engines nevertheless exhibited many differences. The link to the route map can be seen on Translink Website. Three four-car Class 80 units were refurbished and a number of locomotives and coaches were converted to push-pull operation with the addition of the DBSO obtained from 'one', to ensure that passenger rolling stock levels were maintained up to the introduction of new rolling stock in 2011 and 2012. Passenger DEMU nicknamed the Castle Class by enthusiasts. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. No. In the UK, earlier (closed prior to 1923) tracks are coloured as if they still existed. This report determined that so-called "lesser used lines" were an important and economically viable part of the total network, and that investment should be consistent rather than in the "stop-go" manner of previous years.[22]. Bleach Green Viaduct opens - Derry/Portrush trains no longer reverse at Greenisland. Takeover of remainder of the GNR lines by CI (in the Republic) and the UTA (in Northern Ireland). Industry, Narrow Gauge Both Governments appoint the members of the Board, the GNR (Board) taking over from GNR (Ireland). I also make use of information in Wikipedia, forums and other websites, and will try and link to them from the map. 1950 [121 records] 1951 - 1960 [176 records] 1961 - 1970 [155 records] . The GNRI became Ireland's most prosperous railway company and second largest railway network. CI had been formed as a private company in 1945 but had been nationalised in 1950. This class has been compared with another notable V class, that introduced by the Southern Railway in England in 1930. Currently, most NIR services are still railcar operated (by newer railcars!). The Belfast and County Down Railway ( BCDR) was an Irish gauge ( 1,600 mm ( 5 ft 3 in )) railway in Ireland (later Northern Ireland) linking Belfast with County Down. from Google) so make sure to honour their terms as well. Irish Rail (Iarnrd ireann), the state railway system in the Republic has 1,944km, and in Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Railways operates another 357km. I dont include every sidings/spur, but rather try to represent the extent of stations/yards and the different routes available. Email us with feedback on the map content, or comments on the website. 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. The first of the new carriages arrived in Belfast in March 2021, they were integrated onto Unit 4017 and tested throughout the summer, until being put into service on 29 September 2021.[8]. Takes over LMS and GNR bus services within Northern Ireland. Please provide references to source documents or maps if able, but local knowledge is also appreciated. I try and respond to all questions and suggestions within a couple of weeks. I use out-of-copyright mapping and freely available online sources for all information on railways and routes. 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. The Canal map is created by Chris Lowe who has kindly let me host his map. GNR taken over by Governments of Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Power cars named after Northern Ireland castles. [6] The next order was for 20 Class 4000s, built 20102012. Can I email you? [citation needed], As older trains became obsolete in the 1970s, the Class 80 slam-door diesel-electric multiple unit was introduced. Railways and Waggonways in Northumberland, UK. [2] The station closed to passengers on 28 August 1950. I figured I'd throw it on here for anyone who might be interested. The cabin was installed on the platform at Downpatrick railway station in October 2015, where it is to be restored to working order. Train Cancellations, Delays, Alterations and Engineering Work information is brought to you directly from the Northern Ireland Railways operational . This is a due to a time-delay in the map being sent from my webhost to Google. Features Sometimes tiles dont get provided. While it is also available as a diversionary route, Knockmore, Ballinderry, Glenavy, Crumlin stations remain closed to the public. 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). NIR's last steam locomotives were withdrawn in 1970. All stations are included, including where theyve been re-sited. The 23-minute train journey from Cork City's Kent Station to Cobh (pronounced "Cove") is a very pleasant one, with scenic views of the nearby Belvelley Channel and the Atlantic Ocean.