A number of weekend closures are due to take place along the Larne railway line in the coming months, Translink has said.

The closures are planned to facilitate essential repair works at the railway embankment near Cloghan Point oil terminal.

This is in order to “maintain high safety standards and ensure reliability of local train services”, a spokesperson for the transport authority said.

“We are committed to maintaining and enhancing our rail infrastructure to deliver a high quality, safe and sustainable public transport network today, and for future generations,” the spokesperson added.

A number of weekend closures are due to take place along the Larne railway line in the coming months, Translink has said. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

placeholder image — A number of weekend closures are due to take place along the Larne railway line in the coming months, Translink has said. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

“We will be working hard to minimise disruption to services and to our local neighbours, with some weekend line closures planned on Saturday, February 21 / Sunday, February 22 and Saturday, February 28 / Sunday, March 1.

“Bus substitution services will be in effect for affected passengers between Larne and Carrickfergus. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”