Rail line from Portadown to Belfast reopens after security alert at Finaghy
The railway line between Portadown and Belfast has reopened after a security alert at Finaghy this afternoon.
A number of homes were evacuated after the alert at the Finaghy train halt near Belfast.
There had been significant disruption to the rail network with passengers being bussed from Lisburn to Belfast.
However Translink said this afternoon the train line has reopened.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police are currently in attendance at Finaghy train station, Finaghy Road North following the discovery of a suspicious object in the area.
“A number of homes have been evacuated. Motorists and pedestrians are being asked to avoid the area. There are no further details at this stage.”
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