Commuters advised to expect travel disruption after 'tragic incident' at Whiteabbey

Rail passengers are advised to expect delays and travel disruption following a “tragic incident” at Whiteabbey this morning (Thursday).

Following the incident, Northern Ireland Railways stated on X shortly before 7am that “severe disruption is expected.”

Providing an update on social media at 12.11pm, a Translink spokesperson said: “Following a tragic incident at Whiteabbey earlier, all lines have now reopened.

"Delays and disruption can be expected while services return to normal operation.”

There are no further details at this time.

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