Re-open Glarryford Train Station.
Campaigning to reopen Glarryford Train Station, a vital link that was closed in 1973. Let's bring back our community's connection!
Paul Frew DUP MLA for North Antrim had previously written to Translink asking them to consider reopening Glarryford Railway halt.
"However, I believe an other option that Translink should be considering at present is reopening a Halt at Glarryford. This could take the pressure off Cullybackey somewhat and cater for the needs of people, not only living north of Cullybackey and in Glarryford itself but in places like Clough, Cloughmills, Dunloy and Rasharkin where instead of traveling to Ballymena or Ballymoney to catch the train they could make their way to Glarryford along what will soon be a new road network. Everything is falling into place."
The station was opened on 1 July 1856. It was taken over by the Belfast and Northern Counties Railway in January 1861.The station was closed to passengers on 2 July 1973. There is no reason why Glarryford can't have a functioning train station again.
The rural area around Glarryford, County Antrim, relies on sparse public transport, with buses operating as little as once a day and ending early. The lack of wheelchair-accessible bus stops further restricts mobility for disabled residents, exacerbating transport isolation. Reopening Glarryford’s train station, closed since 1973 but still on the active Belfast–Londonderry line with trains passing twice hourly, could provide a more reliable and accessible alternative. Modern rail stations typically include level access, ramps, and tactile paving, as mandated by accessibility standards like those from Translink or the UK’s Department for Transport.
The All-Island Strategic Rail Review (2024) prioritizes inclusive infrastructure and rural connectivity, aiming to bring 700,000 more people within 5km of a station by 2050. Glarryford’s case aligns with these goals, but challenges include funding constraints and demonstrating sufficient demand.
Is it time to Re-open Glarryford Train Station?
You can e-mail the member of parliament for North Antrim jim.allister.mp@parliament.uk. Let him know what a reopened Glarryford Train Station wound mean to you.
And Translink, WhatsApp on 07583122646 or e-mail feedback@translink.co.uk
Minister for The Department for Infrastructure liz.kimmins@mla.niassembly.gov.uk
Department for Infrastructure nfo@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
You can now sign the petition to show your support for reopening the Glarryford Train Station https://www.change.org/p/reopen-glarryford-train-station
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