The Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have backed and supported calls for the Antrim to Lisburn (Knockmore) railway way line to be reopened.

A motion put forward by Airport DUP Councillor Matthew Magill reaffirmed the council’s support for further development of the public transport network as well as the reinstatement of the Antrim to Lisburn train route. The council is seeking the location of a railway stop at Belfast International Airport and Ballymartin in Templepatrick.

 
“This enhancement of our rail provision is critical to realising the economic potential of immediate airport and Nutt’s Corner employment locations, the borough and indeed the wider region,” the motion says.

“It will facilitate reliable and affordable access to employment and education, support tourism growth and increase opportunities for social and leisure activities whilst also presenting tangible opportunities for carbon reduction.”

Cllr Magill noted reopening the Knockmore line would positively impact Crumlin, Glenavy and Ballinderry as well as Antrim and Lisburn and would “provide a service that would be of great benefit to those who live in those areas as we seek to expand opportunities for our people”.

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