You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. OSGB Grid numeric The link to the route map can be seen on Translink Website. 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. For the moment this means I have had to remove the backgrounds from the site. CI closed the tramway about a year later. On 12 June 1889, a significant rail accident occurred when a passenger train stalled between Armagh and Newry. [6] The next order was for 20 Class 4000s, built 20102012. Can I have a copy of the map and its source data? 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). Layers include seven historical Ordnance Survey maps (covering the years 1832 - 1986); and a range of datasets (including county, townland and parish boundaries; and sites, landmarks and buildings of historical interest). The legend will display some companies not currently on the map, but whose extent includes the area youre looking at. This is an issue with Googles serving of the map tiles. This should reset the next day, but if the problem persists then let me know. [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. NIR's last steam locomotives were withdrawn in 1970. In 1994, NIR bought two EMD 208 Class locomotives identical to Iarnrd ireann's 201 Class. More information here. 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. The RPSI periodically operates one or more of them on special excursion trains on Northern Ireland Railways and Iarnrd ireann (successor to CI) routes. 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 Ennis to Athenry line is reopened to passenger traffic, giving the first service between Limerick and Galway since 1963. Why is part of the map (a whole region) missing? One example is preserved on the Downpatrick & County Down Railway. This class has been compared with another notable V class, that introduced by the Southern Railway in England in 1930. Read about our approach to external linking. [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. When this happens, Google doesnt try again and a large part of the map wont be displayed. In 2005, NIR investigated obtaining seven Class 222 DEMUs built for English operator Midland Mainline to use for Enterprise, but these entered service with their intended operator. This article is about the Irish railway. Great Northern Railway - 1930. Sometimes I cant respond because mail servers and spam-filters result in a block. [30], On 21 November 2007, the Regional Development Minister announced that the investment strategy being considered by the NI Executive included the relaying of the Belfast-Londonderry line north of Coleraine, planned to include new signalling and a new crossing loop, allowing more trains. Between then and 1950 17 further 'WT' engines were built, including No.4, turned out in 1947. This fleet replaced the remaining Class 80 and Class 450 trains by March 2012. Yes, please do. Train time: 2 hrs 30 min. "Partition disrupted trade on many natural routes, Donegal and Sligo to Londonderry for instance," he said. It is a remarkably detailed pen and ink rendering of the area between Lough Neagh and Dundalk. In 2011, a former GNR Signal Cabin from Bundoran Junction arrived at the Downpatrick and County Down Railway. Maps - Group 2 (PDF) Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railway - 1930. At minimum, this was to be like-for-like replacement of the Class 450 trains, which were withdrawn in 2012. As part of this, NI Railways will begin a process to purchase new rolling stock from 2026 to 2027. [7] Additionally, NIR has purchased 23 new carriages, via an option in the existing Class 4000 train procurement contract, these are to be used to extend Seven trains from three cars to six cars,which will add much more capacity and will also allow only one guard to be needed on a six-car train, which required two before. [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. UT Railways becomes Northern Ireland Railways Co. Ltd. End of steam on NIR, and therefore in Ireland. Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific Railway - 1930. Im afraid I cant fix this as its a Google issue. I have had trouble identifying US builders and some of the UK lines, so let me know if there are errors. [note 1] Exceptions were the BelfastDundalk and PortadownDerry main lines and the NewryWarrenpoint and LisburnAntrim branches. [35], Further plans are afoot to double the track from Monkstown to Templepatrick, to further increase capacity on the Londonderry line. If the problem persists please let me know. 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. Mr Gardiner said it would be unrealistic for residents of every town in Northern Ireland to have easy access to rail in the future, but believes there is some optimism to be drawn from DfI and the Irish Department of Transport working together on the current all-Ireland review. If you spot a missing legend entry on the maps then please let me know it should be complete! Closure of the last public narrow gauge railway, the West Clare Railway, by now part of the CI system. Only first 1000 places shown, and first 100 labels. 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. The Layer List widget shows each of the optional layers which can be switched on or off. The background maps are outside of my control, and you will have to contact the map providers to report a problem. It was planned that a Class 450 unit was to be used for this role. The earliest dates of incorporation were for: [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. If you wish to check on a problem or fault you have already reported, contact DfI Roads. Don't include any personal or financial information, for example National Insurance, credit card numbers, or phone numbers. Cork City to Cobh. [48] The Class 4000 fleet entered service on Thursday 29 September 2011. Grouping of Irish North Western Railway, Ulster Railway and Dublin & Drogheda Railway to form the Great Northern Railway (Ireland). Distance: 266 km/165 mi. Yes, please let me know by Email with as much detail as you can provide and Ill endeavour to change the map. 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. In the north west, County Donegal was almost entirely served by two large narrow gauge systems totalling some 300km. 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. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Current Layers I recently got interested in the old railway network in Northern Ireland but had difficulty finding any detailed maps of where the tracks used to be. A maintenance contract with CAF for these vehicles was extended in May 2020 for another 15 years. [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). Occasionally a whole region of the map disappears. For queries or advice about Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), including parking tickets and bus lane PCNs, emaildcu@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk. Yes. For queries or advice about careers, contact the Careers Service. Northern Ireland Railways NIR Railway Network. Passenger DEMU. The Canal map is created by Chris Lowe who has kindly let me host his map. 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). In 1958, the GNRI was dissolved and its lines north of the border were also taken over by the UTA. Dublin - Limerick Train. Intended for loco hauled Enterprise services. No, only the website at present. 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). The governments of Ireland and Northern Ireland jointly nationalised the company in 1953, and the company was liquidated in 1958: assets were split on national lines between the Ulster Transport Authority and Cras Iompair ireann. [1] In 2019, NI Railways carried over 15 million passengers.[2]. Signal boxes and station features arent currently included. First year of the longest-running preserved main line steam train operation in Europe - the RPSI's "Portrush Flyer", Belfast - Portrush and back. 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. Closely related to the other LMS 2-6-4Ts, the Ivatt designed 'WT' engines nevertheless exhibited many differences. The new border crossed all three of its main lines and some of its secondary lines. A tragedy which took place 70 years ago has also largely been. "The expense became in the handling," Mr Friel said, "and lorries reduced the handling and labour costs by half.".