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04/02/2016
Lisburn Train Hit Piece Of Construction Equipment - Translink
A train has struck a piece of construction equipment on the railway line in Lisburn, Translink has confirmed.
The incident happened at around 6.45am on Thursday and disruption was caused to some train services.
No-one was injured in the incident.
A spokesperson for Translink said: "Safety is our top priority and we are currently carrying out a full investigation into the nature of this incident. We have also advised and will be working with the Rail Accident Investigation Branch and PSNI.
"The line will remain closed to facilitate the on-going investigation; however we will be working hard to get the line cleared and services resumed as soon as possible."
The firm also issued an apology to customers.
(CD/LM)
The incident happened at around 6.45am on Thursday and disruption was caused to some train services.
No-one was injured in the incident.
A spokesperson for Translink said: "Safety is our top priority and we are currently carrying out a full investigation into the nature of this incident. We have also advised and will be working with the Rail Accident Investigation Branch and PSNI.
"The line will remain closed to facilitate the on-going investigation; however we will be working hard to get the line cleared and services resumed as soon as possible."
The firm also issued an apology to customers.
(CD/LM)
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