Belfast Grand Central station

Belfast Grand Central station () and originally the Belfast Transport Hub is a railway and bus station in the city centre of Belfast, Northern Ireland. The first bus service, to Dublin, departed from the station on 8 September 2024, and the first rail service, also to Dublin, departed from the station on 13 October 2024.

The new station has eight platforms. Two of these islands are short and two long. It is the terminus of Northern Ireland Railways' Dublin, Derry, Larne, Bangor and Newry lines. 

 Bus station 
The bus station features 26 stands Seating is available throughout, with priority seating at select stands.

 Opening 
On 8 September 2024, Belfast Grand Central welcomed its first bus passengers, with services to Dublin Busáras via Dublin Airport and Belfast International Airport. 

 Controversies 
Some issues with the scheme have arisen, including:

 The removal of the Boyne bridge
 The lack of connection the Gilder
 The replacement of the large roof covering the railway platforms 
 The absence of Irish language signage has disappointed Irish language campaigners,
 Some have complained that traffic has become congested around the new station during rush hour.

 Services 

 Rail services 
Grand Central acts as the terminus for all active railway lines in Northern Ireland, with the exception of the Coleraine-Portrush line.

References

Category:2024 establishments in Europe
Category:2020s establishments in the United Kingdom
Category:Bus transport in the United Kingdom