Translink’s Derry ~ Londonderry 212 Goldine service enhancements have been commended by Lord Mayor Cllr Brenda Stevenson for their great value, fast and frequent quality services.

Passengers can now avail of four morning peak express services and two evening peak services between Derry~ Londonderry serving Altnagelvin, Drumahoe, Claudy and Dungiven running non-stop to and from Belfast.  Saturday services will be enhanced with a new earlier 7.30am service departing from Foyle Street, to Belfast and an additional return journey leaving Belfast at 7pm.

Mayor Cllr Brenda Stevenson commented “This is great news for people travelling to and from Derry and Belfast on a regular basis, by providing them with additional services and choices. I would like to commend Translink for responding to the needs of the community by offering its customers a quality, reliable and regular service. “

Translink representative, Tony McDaid is confident the new changes fulfil the needs of local passengers “This new timetable will give customers attractive travel options with enhanced reliability and capacity along the route to attract even more people on board. We would also encourage commuters to use iLink for every day value, for example travelling to Belfast, passengers save over £300 per month compared to private motoring  - they also have the added benefit of unlimited travel on bus and train for a month too.”

Limavady passengers will be able to avail of the 246 through service to Belfast without having to change bus.

Details of the enhancements and all Translink services can be found at www.translink.co.uk