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Cutbacks could halt Sunday trains | Cutbacks could halt Sunday trains |
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A cost-cutting proposal by Northern Ireland Railways could mean the end of train services on Sundays, the BBC understands. | A cost-cutting proposal by Northern Ireland Railways could mean the end of train services on Sundays, the BBC understands. |
The Department of Regional Development, which funds railways, is seeking extra money to prevent cutbacks amid rising fuel bills and maintenance costs. | The Department of Regional Development, which funds railways, is seeking extra money to prevent cutbacks amid rising fuel bills and maintenance costs. |
If this funding is not provided, one scenario would see Sunday train services being stopped. | If this funding is not provided, one scenario would see Sunday train services being stopped. |
A second scenario would also mean no trains running after 2200 on weekdays. | A second scenario would also mean no trains running after 2200 on weekdays. |
Such stringent cuts might not be enough to make up Northern Ireland Railways' projected short-fall and prevent dramatic fare rises, it is understood. | Such stringent cuts might not be enough to make up Northern Ireland Railways' projected short-fall and prevent dramatic fare rises, it is understood. |
Translink said there were no plans at the moment to curtail services, but the company said it remained under constant financial pressure and would keep its plans under review. | Translink said there were no plans at the moment to curtail services, but the company said it remained under constant financial pressure and would keep its plans under review. |
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