Update from Translink on bus and train services after 2 nights of disturbances across Northern Ireland

Train and bus services will be either cancelled or operating at a reduced timetable as Translink fear another night of disturbances.

This comes after 2 nights of violence in various parts of Northern Ireland following a knife attack on a man in north Belfast on Monday evening.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 10th June  2026 Protesters gathered in various locations causing signficiant disruption across Belfast.A Glider bus was set alight on the Newtownards Road which was understood to have been hijacked beforehand.Last night on the Lower Newtownards Road in Belfast hundreds of masked men walked down the street carrying bottles, bricks and masonry.They set bins on fire and shouted "foreigners out". As they walked street to street, they were banging on doors, kicking doors down and breaking windows.Photo by Press Eye.placeholder image
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 10th June 2026 Protesters gathered in various locations causing signficiant disruption across Belfast.A Glider bus was set alight on the Newtownards Road which was understood to have been hijacked beforehand.Last night on the Lower Newtownards Road in Belfast hundreds of masked men walked down the street carrying bottles, bricks and masonry.They set bins on fire and shouted "foreigners out". As they walked street to street, they were banging on doors, kicking doors down and breaking windows.Photo by Press Eye.

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On Wednesday, a 30-year-old man, originally from Sudan, appeared in court charged with attempted murder over the attack which caused serious injuries to victim.

Translink has already suffered significant damage to its bus fleet and many staff who operate on the transport network fear for their safety.

A Translink spokesperson said: “All Translink bus and train services are currently operating as normal.

“The safety of our staff and customers remains our top priority, and we thank everyone for their continued patience and understanding during this period.

“In light of recent events, the following plan will be put in place for this evening (11 June 2026):

  • There will be no Belfast Metro / Glider departures and Ulsterbus services operating out of Belfast after 5.30pm.
  • The last Rail services will operate on or before 8.15pm from Grand Central Station.
  • A reduced timetable will operate this evening on Enterprise services - customers should check details online before they travel.
  • Outside Belfast - local Ulsterbus services are expected to operate largely as normal, including Foyle Metro, with some adjustments.
  • Goldliner services operating within Northern Ireland will have no departures after 7.30pm.
  • X1, X2, X3, X4 and Ulsterbus 300 airport service will operate as normal.

“Customers are advised to check the latest travel updates via Translink social media channels, the Journey Planner app, and our website – Travel Updates | Translink.”

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