27/01/2006

Suspicious object found on Lurgan rail line

The Portadown to Lisburn railway line has been reopened following a security alert in Lurgan.

The closure was caused by the discovery of a suspicious object on the track near Lurgan earlier today.

The route was closed and a bus service laid on to facilitate passengers while checks were carried out on the line.

(EF/SP)

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