Wilson welcomes Larne line progress

“I was delighted to be able to attend the launch at Central Station,” Mr Wilson said. “During my time as an elected member for East Antrim I have constantly made the case for improvements to the Larne line; better trains, better stations and more facilities such as park and ride.

“It is very satisfying to see the launch of the new trains today and the real improvements that have taken place over the last number of years. I know that passengers on the Larne line have had to put up with a lot and I know that these new, more reliable trains will be welcomed by all who use the line.

“Passengers will be glad to know that all the trains on the line will be replaced by new ones by January,” Mr Wilson added. “This has been a long awaited project; however there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure that we have a first class train service in East Antrim.”