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Light-rail system 'within years' Hopes over rapid transport plan
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The minister for regional development has said he hopes work on a new light-rail system for Belfast will be begin before he leaves office. The minister for regional development has said he hopes work on a new rapid transport system for Belfast will begin before he leaves office.
Conor Murphy was speaking in the west of the city on Monday night, after attending a meeting with local traders.Conor Murphy was speaking in the west of the city on Monday night, after attending a meeting with local traders.
They told him their businesses were suffering because of congestion and a lack of parking.They told him their businesses were suffering because of congestion and a lack of parking.
Afterwards, the minister acknowledged that urgent action was needed on the project.Afterwards, the minister acknowledged that urgent action was needed on the project.
"I think obviously it would be very beneficial for the city of Belfast to try and get a good rapid transport system," he said."I think obviously it would be very beneficial for the city of Belfast to try and get a good rapid transport system," he said.
"What form this takes, because we're trying to get it through an already built-up area, is something that we have to look at, but all options are being considered.""What form this takes, because we're trying to get it through an already built-up area, is something that we have to look at, but all options are being considered."
Mr Murphy added that he hoped that work would begin on the system before his current tenure as regional development minister comes to an end.Mr Murphy added that he hoped that work would begin on the system before his current tenure as regional development minister comes to an end.