Discounted rail and bus fares continue to aid '˜recovery' after Primark fire

Translink is to continue to discount fares into the New Year to help support Belfast's 'recovery' following the Primark fire in August that forced the closure of several city-centre businesses.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Dec 2018, 09:37 BST
Updated 10th Jan 2019, 10:49 BST
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A spokesperson for Translink said: “Translink is wishing its customers a Happy New Year with the announcement of discount bus, coach and train fares available throughout January.”

Translink Group Chief Executive Chris Conway said: “We’re pleased to kick-start 2019 with a range of great value fares and encourage more people to choose public transport for their New Year journeys.

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“We want to continue supporting Belfast’s recovery and help local traders by attracting as many people as possible into the city centre to enjoy the fantastic shopping and hospitality on offer.”

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Mr Conway added: “Following a busy Christmas period, we’re looking forward to welcoming all our customers on board public transport with this New Year discount travel package.”

The discounts include: A £5 ‘Family and Friends’ ticket providing unlimited all day travel for up to two adults and four children across the entire Metro and Glider system in the month of January;

An Ulsterbus and Goldline day return ticket for the price of a single ticket after 9.30am during January;

A third-off NI Railways day return tickets anytime on Saturdays and Sundays from January 5–27.

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