https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/details-major-train-timetable-changes-29426592
"Extra bus substitution services come into effect from next week due to changes to train timetables to facilitate rail infrastructure works for the new Belfast Grand Central Station.
Essential engineering works will take place on the railway line between Belfast and Lisburn, with a line closure planned from next Wednesday, July 3 until early autumn. Train services from Lanyon Place to Lisburn stations will be affected.
According to Translink, these works are essential to complete the rail infrastructure works and all the safety testing, commissioning and training that must be completed to enable the opening of the world class facility.
Express bus substitutions will be in operation between Belfast and Lisburn and a shuttle service will operate between Lanyon Place and Europa Buscentre approximately every 30 minutes, serving stops adjacent to City Hospital, Queen’s University and Botanic.
Passengers using the Lisburn Line stations will need to use the regular scheduled Metro and Ulsterbus Lisburn Road services. Valid rail tickets will be valid on these services. All train passengers should check their timetables before making their journeys.
Some bus service timetable changes and bus stop relocations are also coming into effect in Belfast city centre for Ulsterbus/Goldliner and Metro. Translink will have additional staff on the ground on the run up to the changes to help guide passengers.
David Curry, Translink’s General Manager of Bus Services, said: “With reduced passenger numbers during the summer period, we have carefully planned a range of travel options to minimise the overall impact and ensure people can continue to make their journeys and access the city.
“The important message to all our passengers is to check the Journey Planner or website for timetable information before their journey. I want to thank all our passengers and local neighbours for their support and patience as we progress these essential works.”"
by abyzoo69
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Just as a heads up needed to travel into the City hospital last Thursday for a 9 AM appointment, which according to the translink website was easily done via Train. Up early that morning checked via app and (obviously) no link from Lanyard Place to City, ended up driving in (which was feasible as I could leave early).
Their Website should have been updated as well.
As much as I want this to be painless and easy, this will be a royal clusterfuck
I’m glad there’s a new station but calling it Grand Central is such an ostentatious name.