Lurgan Area Track Renewal ProjectCOMMUNITY UPDATE

Welcome to the third edition of our Newsletter, providing you with an update on the work we have been doing in your local community as part of the Lurgan Area Track Renewal.

The main work over the blockade has been completed successfully and on time, with 1.7km of twin rail track between William Street and Bells Row Level crossing upgraded, and two new platforms installed at Lurgan Station.

We want to thank the local community for all your support during these essential works. We look forward to building on our relationships as we roll out further enhancements to the railway infrastructure in your area.

We were pleased to attend a work experience fair in the North Lurgan Community Centre in August. This was an opportunity to highlight the available jobs with Translink.

Working with local Sports Clubs

Work Experience FairEcology & Biodiversity

Public transport is at the heart of local communities. As part of our ongoing engagement to promote the social and physical wellbeing benefits of taking the bus and train, we are pleased to continue our collaboration with local sports clubs to demonstrate the importance of regular exercise.

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Sponsorship of Clann Eireann’s annual Golly Murray Competition

Bluebells to be planted in St Francis PS Woodland

Translink at Jobs Fair

Sponsorship of Lurgan Youth Annexe Tournament Sponsorship of St Peter’s Summer Scheme

As part of our commitment to biodiversity we are working closely with St Francis Primary School to deliver a package of ecological and biodiversity improvements, such as pollination stations, wildflower beds and bird tables at the woodland to the rear of the Primary School.

- Lurgan Area Track Renewal ProjectCOMMUNITY UPDATE

Health and wellbeing are an important part of the community engagement package we are delivering to the Lurgan Area. We are working with local artists and a range of local groups, to produce artwork which will be displayed on the existing signalling cabins in Lurgan. This artwork will have a strong focus on health and wellbeing, and workshops and walking tours, including to Brownlow House, have already taken place.

The winner of our Lurgan Area Track Renewal Safety bus presentations to schools Competition was Matthew, who won a trip on the Enterprise for him & his family. Matthew then visited the train simulator at The Translink Training Centre in Belfast.

Walking Tour

Matthew Hughes enjoying his tour of the drivers cab

Drumnamoe new outdoor cycle track

Sponsorship of Enjoy Fun Hockey new equipment storeWe were pleased to work alongside Drumnamoe Nursery School in the sponsorship of a new outdoor cycle track and markings for the pupils to enjoy. This will leave a positive legacy of the importance of promoting outdoor activity.

Future WorksThe completion of this line and platform upgrade is an important first step in a longer-term plan of improvements in the Lurgan area over the coming years, subject to appropriate funding and permissions.These include: • Signalling redesign works for level crossings in the area • An enhanced train station development• Improved park and ride facilities

We were pleased to work alongside Enjoy Fun Hockey, a community based club, through sponsoring an equipment store. The club works in the South Lurgan area, providing activities for young people, whilst promoting healthy lifestyles.

Further information can be found at www.translink.co.uk/latr

Arts Project Safety Bus Schools Competition

Enjoy Fun Hockey Drumnamoe Nursery School