Rayodowntown countrylocalnews

Train evacuated following engine fire

Emergency services were called to the scene and passengers were transferred onto buses

Emergency services were called to the scene and passengers were transferred onto buses.
Author: Chelsie KealeyPublished 23rd Jan 2024

Passengers onboard a Translink train service travelling from Londonderry to Belfast were evacuated because of a small engine fire.

A Translink spokesperson said it happened under the train on the 3.38pm service near Templepatrick.

Emergency services were called to the scene and passengers were transferred onto buses.

The NIFRS sent a total of seven appliances to the incident, but the fire was already extinguished on arrival.

The line has reopened this morning, and a technical investigation is currently underway.

Translink has apologise for inconvenience caused.

Read More:

Titanic Quarter: 130 jobs created from building of Belfast's newest hotel

Storm Isha: 7,000 homes across Northern Ireland still without power

How to listen to Downtown Country:

Tune into Northern Ireland’s number 1 for Country music, Downtown Country on online, on the Rayo app, your DAB radio, or say ‘Play Downtown Country’ on your Smart Speaker. We play you the best Irish and American country music, from Victoria Quinn in the morning, to Big T’s legendary evening Country show.