DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is greeted by Chris Conway, Translink Group Chief Executive at Grand Central Station in Belfast.
The new Grand Central Station in Belfast could revolutionise how we travel says DAERA Minister Andrew Muir.
During a preview tour of the new station, the largest integrated transport facility on the island of Ireland, he said it was “Green Growth in action”.
“I am delighted to get this behind-the-scenes tour at Belfast Grand Central Station in advance of its opening this weekend. It is a fantastic facility that will provide the public with enhanced local and international connectivity,” said Minister Muir
“This groundbreaking project is a game-changer, a catalyst for behavioural change, encouraging people to adopt more sustainable travel habits and reduce our carbon footprint.
“In Belfast, transport accounts for one fifth of emissions, so the new station can play a critical role in encouraging greater use of public transport and reducing air pollution.”
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir with Duncan McAllister, Senior Programme Manager for the Belfast Transport Hub and Weavers Cross Regeneration Projects touring the site of Grand Central Station in Belfast.
Speaking about the importance of the Green Growth Strategy the Minister said:
“This flagship project is truly Green Growth in action – providing an economic boost to the region while reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by helping people lower the environmental impact of their travel.”
Upon completion, Belfast Grand Central Station will be the largest integrated transport facility on the island of Ireland, promoting cross community initiatives, creating jobs, training opportunities and enabling new investment in the City Centre.
Belfast Grand Central station will replace Great Victoria Street railway station and the Europa Bus Centre. The 8-hectare site owned by Translink, is located next to its predecessors, in a new neighbourhood called Weaver's Cross.
The phased operational opening for the facility will start this weekend, with buses running from Sunday 8 September. Rail services will follow shortly after that.