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30/07/2013
EU Investment Secured To Meet The Cost Of Translink Buses
Transport Minister, Danny Kennedy and Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster have announced that they have secured an EU investment of £5.8m to help meet the cost of 53 recently purchased Translink buses and coaches.
The successful bid for EU funding is the result of inter-departmental working between the Department for Regional Development (DRD) and the Department for Enterprise Trade and Investment (DETI). Matching DRD's investment of the same amount, the funding boost was secured through the European Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland which is administered by DETI.
Speaking at the Europa Buscentre in Belfast, Mr Kennedy said: "The introduction earlier this year of 53 new buses and coaches into the Translink fleet is making public transport an even more attractive option.
"These new vehicles are already delivering greater comfort and accessibility for passengers.
"They have replaced older vehicles and comply with modern European emission standards helping Translink further reduce the environmental impact of the fleet.
"Securing EU support to part fund this investment will benefit passengers for many years to come."
The EU investment has been used in the purchase of 39 Goldline Coaches and 14 Double Deck Metro buses.
Arlene Foster added: "The fact that my Department has been able to help DRD obtain this EU funding to upgrade the Metro and Goldline fleet is very welcome news. With parts of the contract for the work to supply the Metro buses going to Wrightbus in Ballymena, there are clear benefits to the Northern Ireland economy and the investment will undoubtedly help support local jobs.
"Securing the EU funding for the project demonstrates good inter-departmental cooperation in addressing key executive priorities."
With the latest upgrades to the Translink fleet now in service, passengers are already enjoying the new benefits.
(CD/JP)
The successful bid for EU funding is the result of inter-departmental working between the Department for Regional Development (DRD) and the Department for Enterprise Trade and Investment (DETI). Matching DRD's investment of the same amount, the funding boost was secured through the European Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland which is administered by DETI.
Speaking at the Europa Buscentre in Belfast, Mr Kennedy said: "The introduction earlier this year of 53 new buses and coaches into the Translink fleet is making public transport an even more attractive option.
"These new vehicles are already delivering greater comfort and accessibility for passengers.
"They have replaced older vehicles and comply with modern European emission standards helping Translink further reduce the environmental impact of the fleet.
"Securing EU support to part fund this investment will benefit passengers for many years to come."
The EU investment has been used in the purchase of 39 Goldline Coaches and 14 Double Deck Metro buses.
Arlene Foster added: "The fact that my Department has been able to help DRD obtain this EU funding to upgrade the Metro and Goldline fleet is very welcome news. With parts of the contract for the work to supply the Metro buses going to Wrightbus in Ballymena, there are clear benefits to the Northern Ireland economy and the investment will undoubtedly help support local jobs.
"Securing the EU funding for the project demonstrates good inter-departmental cooperation in addressing key executive priorities."
With the latest upgrades to the Translink fleet now in service, passengers are already enjoying the new benefits.
(CD/JP)
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