AQW 17402/17-22 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the upgrading of Botanic Train Station, including the relocation of frontage onto Cromwell Road.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 15 April 2021

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Tabled
15 April 2021
Answer due by
30 April 2021
Answered
23 April 20218 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

Answer

I have stated previously that I am ambitious for our rail network and I am keen to do all that I can to explore how we can progress rail improvements within the budgetary envelope that we have available to us.

In respect of the upgrade to the Botanic Train Station, I can confirm that Translink is currently undertaking a feasibility study for the development of the site. Whilst my Department awaits the outcomes of this feasibility study and the subsequent economic appraisal for the potential upgrade, I would note that there are no plans to relocate the frontage of the station to the Cromwell Road given its distance from the train line.

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