In particular Im reliant on my web hosting company (who are very reliable) and Google for rendering the maps (who occasionally have issues). The Government of Northern Ireland, which had a very anti-rail policy, rapidly closed most of the GNR(I) lines in Northern Ireland. While most of the system was 1,600mm gauge, some lines mostly in rural areas were narrow gauge - 914mm gauge. All of the notable Midwestern granger lines served Wisconsin but three in particular stand out; the Milwaukee Road, Soo Line, and Chicago & North Western. I have had trouble identifying US builders and some of the UK lines, so let me know if there are errors. Stations 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. Dublin - Belfast Train. I try and respond to all questions and suggestions within a couple of weeks. We don't have access to information about you. 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. Electrification of Howth - Dublin - Bray suburban line of CI, as "Dublin Area Rapid Transit" (DART). In 1967, the UTA was split up into road and rail undertakings. Under the UTA's management, the railway network of Northern Ireland shrank from 900 miles (1,450 km) to 225 miles (362 km). 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. Included are significant features including industries, junctions, bridges and tunnels. The delivery of the new carriages - made by Spanish train manufacturer, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) - marks a major step in . Due to the limited number of new units, some of NIR's older rolling stock was retained, notably the entire Class 450 on the Belfast-Larne route. [1] It was built in the 19th century and absorbed into the Ulster Transport Authority in 1948. Historic Tramways. "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. Passenger DEMU affectionately nicknamed 'Thumpers'. [12], NIR retained one Class 80 unit (three power cars and two driving trailers) as its sandite train during the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 leaf fall seasons. What time period is depicted? 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). [3] [1] In 2019, NI Railways carried over 15 million passengers.[2]. In the north west, County Donegal was almost entirely served by two large narrow gauge systems totalling some 300km. This class has been compared with another notable V class, that introduced by the Southern Railway in England in 1930. Im afraid being a free hobby site I cant guarantee the service. More than 750 miles of track once linked towns and communities in every county, but. One intermediate is preserved at the Downpatrick & County Down Railway. However, the Government has determined that the number of passengers using the airport is not sufficient to justify a station. [29] The pressure group Into the West, which campaigns for improved rail links to the North West region, has stated that the need for a quality rail service, as part of a larger integrated transport policy, is vital to the economic development not just for the city of Derry but for the wider cross-border region. 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'. But it does mean I am reliant on Google and when problems occur there might not be a quick fix. Currently only the UK railway and canal map have features, and more are being added all the time. "If the Knockmore line was open you could wave at the end of the runway at Aldergrove," he said. [31] This saw the stretch between Ballymena and Coleraine closed completely for four months, with a replacement bus service. [10], In 20182019, NIR recorded 15.8million passenger journeys, the largest in the company's 50-year history. 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. Maps - Group 2 (PDF) Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railway - 1930. Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific Railway - 1930. For queries or advice about rates, email LPSCustomerTeam@lpsni.gov.uk. I use out-of-copyright mapping and freely available online sources for all information on railways and routes. Names sometimes change, so alternatives are provided in brackets and I suggest you use the * wildcard at the beginning of your search term. 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). 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Nature reclaims the overgrown Lissummon Tunnel, The creation of a border led to huge delays for passenger trains, The former station at Newcastle, County Down, in the shadow of the Mourne Mountains, The former station at Cookstown, now occupied by the local hockey club, A disused railway bridge in County Armagh, slowly being reclaimed by nature, A train travelling past Belfast International Airport on the mothballed Knockmore line, What a railway station in Downpatrick could look like today if the line was still in place, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. The Survey Date Widget allows you to identify the PRONI references for each historic Ordnance Survey map on the application at a specific point. The sets were three-car diesel-electric multiple units, based on a more modern British design, with air-operated sliding doors. [15] All units had entered service by 24 September 2005. Between then and 1950 17 further 'WT' engines were built, including No.4, turned out in 1947. There was a time when almost everyone in Northern Ireland lived within five miles of a railway station. [48] The Class 4000 fleet entered service on Thursday 29 September 2011. A maintenance contract with CAF for these vehicles was extended in May 2020 for another 15 years. They also began to be pulled up as early as the 1920s, a process that accelerated after the 1960s. 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. Can I give you money to contribute to the running costs? Occasionally tiles (square areas) of the map disappear. [26], The rail network is focused on Greater Belfast. Also, NIR is the only commercial non-heritage passenger operator in the United Kingdom to operate a vertical integration model, with responsibility of all aspects of the network including running trains, maintaining rolling stock and infrastructure, and pricing. Modern Rlys, Rly Sidings [6] The final unit, 3023, arrived in Belfast Harbour on Monday 18 July 2005. [14], In 2004/2005, NIR received 23 Class 3000 diesel multiple units from CAF of Spain in a 80million order. All railway companies wholly within the Irish Free State grouped into Great Southern Railways. 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. [46], Although the introduction of the Class 3000 trains was a success, they were a like-for-like replacement for the Class 80 units rather than an expansion of the fleet. Since withdrawal two have been rebuilt for work in. Closely related to the other LMS 2-6-4Ts, the Ivatt designed 'WT' engines nevertheless exhibited many differences. This website uses Google Maps to deliver a quick, feature-rich user experience. The background maps are outside of my control, and you will have to contact the map providers to report a problem. Feature-length films are shown each March at the Annual Film Show at the IRRS's HQ, Dublin - check Dublin Area Meetings for dates. Along the way, you can make stops at Little Island and the Fota Island Wildlife Park. 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. 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. After that, NIR began a gradual program of renewal. The accident remains the deadliest ever to have occurred on the island of Ireland. They remained in service until 2012, latterly primarily on the Larne-Belfast line and the Coleraine-Portrush Line. If the problem persists please let me know. There are also some security constraints imposed by Google that may stop access from far-eastern internet providers or known spam-servers. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. These roads dominated the state and scars of their abandoned rights-of-way can be found . A 2-4-2T (JT Class) locomotive is preserved at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum at Cultra. OSGB Grid numeric 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. 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. This article is about the Irish railway. Formation of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. The BMAP proposed a light rail line from the city centre that would have interchanged with a new railway station at Tillysburn, serving both the airport and the Holywood Exchange retail development. 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. Why does the background map not have a place name or show a particular feature? [35], Further plans are afoot to double the track from Monkstown to Templepatrick, to further increase capacity on the Londonderry line. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. [citation needed], As older trains became obsolete in the 1970s, the Class 80 slam-door diesel-electric multiple unit was introduced. [2] The station closed to passengers on 28 August 1950. "The expense became in the handling," Mr Friel said, "and lorries reduced the handling and labour costs by half.". [citation needed], Translink have plans to introduce a new ticketing system in 2018 similar to the system utilised by Irish Rail. Privacy & Cookie Policy. Some areas, particularly in the US remain approximate, but I do try and refresh areas periodically. The RPSI periodically operates one or more of them on special excursion trains on Northern Ireland Railways and Iarnrd ireann (successor to CI) routes. 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). Freight traffic had been abolished by the UTA in 1965, apart from cross-border traffic to and from Belfast and Derry, and yet further closures of lines had taken place. However, none of these enhancements are programmed to go to planning over the course of the next decade as of early 2013. The new border crossed all three of its main lines and some of its secondary lines. Im afraid I cant fix this as its a Google issue. Following nationalisation of CI (the State transport company in the Republic) in 1950, many unremunerative lines were closed, and others reduced to freight only status. Four GNRI steam locomotives are preserved. 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. To find out information about your area of interest (the townland name, parish and county), presson a particular point on the map. 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. The GNRI's other main lines were between Derry and Dundalk and between Omagh and Portadown. Archive of UK railways documents. 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. Can I use images of the map? What features are included? Despite being out of service for many years, some rail infrastructure is still very much intact. In 1958, the GNRI was dissolved and its lines north of the border were also taken over by the UTA. The remainder was divided between the two state companies. Sometimes tiles dont get provided. P.S. Not included are fairground rides (e.g. It was formed in 1876 by a merger of the Irish North Western Railway (INW), Northern Railway of Ireland, and Ulster Railway. It was formed in 1876 by a merger of the Irish North Western Railway (INW), Northern Railway of Ireland, and Ulster Railway. 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 careers, contact the Careers Service. 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. More than 750 miles of track once linked towns and communities in every county, but most of this infrastructure was abandoned in the 1950s. Closure of the last public narrow gauge railway, the West Clare Railway, by now part of the CI system. This can lead to widespread disruption across the network and potentially a huge loss in revenue. Can I link to the map? [49], In 2021, following the procurement of 21 additional vehicles purchased to extend a number of its Class 4000 units to six-cars, Translink published a new strategy indicating its intention to provide a zero emission service by 2040. Only first 1000 places shown, and first 100 labels. If you wish to report a problem with a road or street you can do so online in this section. What stations are included? Comments or queries about angling can be emailed to anglingcorrespondence@daera-ni.gov.uk. 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). What happened to the historic OS background maps? Various functions can be performed using the widgets (icons) which are located in a row at the top right hand side of your screen. [36], Speculation[who?] Engines recovered for use in 450 Class units. Signaling is controlled from Coleraine (Coleraine to Portrush), Portadown (the border to Lisburn), and Belfast Lanyon Place (From Lisburn to Belfast and the rest of the network). Funds are currently running low, so any contribution you could make would help run the website now and into the future. Under the UTA's management, the railway network of Northern Ireland shrank from 900miles (1,450km) to 225miles (362km). PRONI Historical Maps viewer can be used to search and browse seven historical OSNI maps andfour modern basemaps (including aerial imagery). This should reset the next day, but if the problem persists then let me know. Transporting goods by road became an appealing proposition for businesses and companies began using their own vehicles rather than loading goods on and off trains. Can I contribute? But why did Northern Ireland's rail network disappear in the first place? Amalgamation of Great Southern Railways with road transport concerns and Dublin tram companies to form Cras Iompair ireann (CI) = the Irish Transport Company. I cant test different phones and operating systems if you find a problem please let me know with as much information as you can provide. The Swipe widget provides a vertical bar on your screen which can be dragged back and forth across the screen to compare one map layer with another. [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. You should automatically be redirected to the secure HTTPS site. Can you fix an error on the Modern Rly layer? for NIR according to Translink are 99% of trains arriving at the final destination within five minutes and 100% within ten minutes of the scheduled time. The two governments ran the railway jointly under a Great Northern Railway Board until 1958. The Ennis to Athenry line is reopened to passenger traffic, giving the first service between Limerick and Galway since 1963. The imposition of border controls caused some service disruption, with main line trains having to stop at both Dundalk and Goraghwood stations. You will not receive a reply. The Great Northern Railway (Ireland) (GNR(I) or GNRI) was an Irish gauge (1,600mm (5ft3in)) railway company in Ireland. You can create a link to a specific location by right-clicking on the map and selecting create link. The company modernised and reduced its costs by introducing modern diesel multiple units on an increasing number of services in the 1940s and 1950s and by making DublinBelfast expresses non-stop from 1948. [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. Ireland's first railway opened, from Dublin - Kingstown (Dun Laoghaire). 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]. Renamed as "New Trains Two", this project went out to tender in late 2007. Also any info on routes that the map could benefit from is much appreciated. The railway maps are produced by me (Matthew) as a hobby, as is the website, so please bear with me if there are errors on the map or issues with the site as I try to produce updates. You need to be using the secure site (HTTPS), have switched on your device's location, and your browser may also require you to provide permission for the webpage to know your location. OSGB Grid 10 digit [34], As part of NIR's plans for its new rolling stock, it has built a new traincare depot next to Adelaide station on the site of the old freight yard. More than 750 miles of track once linked towns and communities in every county, but. unless I decide to include them. Station names change a lot, so Ive tried to include text that represents all the variations. The Partition of Ireland in 1921 created a border through the GNRI's territory. You can browse the map or navigate to a particular area by using the plus and minus buttons on the application; using the rollerball on your mouse, or by 'clicking and dragging' using your mouse. For queries or advice about 60+ and Senior Citizen SmartPasses (which can be used to get concessionary travel on public transport), contactSmartpass - Translink. Long story short I created this map of old and current routes to satisfy my curiosity. They would have required significant modification to enable NIR to use them, including conversion from standard gauge to Irish gauge. "The railway line used to run right next the pitch," he said. [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. [33] As part of this plan, Translink envisages an hourly service to Londonderry, half-hourly to Ballymena. For queries or advice about employment rights, contact the Labour Relations Agency. Also used for Sandite until 2017. Northern Ireland's Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, has welcomed the delivery of the first three of 21 new train carriages that will enhance the capacity of the existing Translink fleet. Search and browse a range of historical Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland (OSNI) maps and find information on sites, buildings and landmarks of historical interest. Unfortunately I can't promise any additional services in return for a donation. Why is part of the map (a whole region) missing? 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. The development of railways in Northern Ireland has been linked to the future economic growth of the region, and as a way of reducing road congestion. For queries about your identity check, email nida@nidirect.gov.uk and for queries about your certificate, email covidcertni@hscni.net. Passenger vehicles were painted brown, instead of varnished. This was intended for the Coleraine-Portrush branch, but was withdrawn due to the capacity constraints of a single car. Later the company adopted its famous pale blue livery for locomotives (from 1932), with the frames and running gear picked out in scarlet. from Google) so make sure to honour their terms as well. Cobh in County Cork. Ireland Maps of Railways A selection of maps of Ireland displaying the railway network as it developed in the 19th and 20th centuries. The GNRI became Ireland's most prosperous railway company and second largest railway network. The Irish Railway System Ireland now has some 2,300km of public railways, all 1,600mm (5'3") gauge (the distance between the rails). If it runs on rails and you can ride it then I want to include it. 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. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Zop94vXKb9o348uGGlGtqL_mXrwcsPqx&usp=sharing. 1950 [121 records] 1951 - 1960 [176 records] 1961 - 1970 [155 records] . 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. 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. No main line diesel locomotives had been acquired at all, and practically all passenger trains were railcar formations. Irish Railways adopt GMT and abandon Irish time. The GNR's north western main line between Dundalk and Derry bypassed the small County Tyrone town of Fintona, which was instead served by a 1 mile (1.6km) branch line from Fintona Junction station. Initially designed for commuter or branch line traffic but could be found over the entire network. as well as shunting, passenger and freight. A plan was mooted to use it on the Lisburn-Antrim line to prevent it from being closed. These backgrounds were provided by National Library of Scotland, who unfortunately now charge (a considerable sum) for these services. The main lines between Dublin and Cork, Belfast, and Belfast - Derry received a fair amount of investment over the years, and locomotives, carriages and services were as good as anywhere in Europe, but rural and western lines received little new investment especially during the lean years of the 1920s - 1930s. Arguably the last steam locomotives in mainline operation in the British Isles. It has a common Board of Management with the other two companies in the group, Ulsterbus and Metro (formerly Citybus). When searching for stations I suggest you use the * wildcard at the beginning of your search term to take account of different names. In 1607 the earls of Ulster fled and the counties of Armagh, Cavan, Coleraine, Donegal, Fermanagh .
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