Relax and avoid the car! (Northern Ireland Railways NIR (NI Railways))

Member Name: thriftyminx13

Product:	Northern Ireland Railways NIR (NI Railways)
Date:	03/01/09 (27 review reads)
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Advantages: smooth, efficient, relaxed

Disadvantages: last train home is early

I like NIR or northern ireland railway, I really do.

On the days that i have to take a train due to car difficulties or I want a drink after work I find this the most de-stressful way to travel. I only started using the train within the past year and was almost nervous as to how to even use it but it couldn't have been easier. And I actually think its quicker to get to Belfast or to Lisburn from Portadown than driving.

I know it's quite expensive but it is very smooth, I have never not got a seat, and you can just switch off. Also the announcements of the upcoming stations are much clearer.

I remember when NIR nominated itself as part of the "Britain's worst..." series on ITV a few years ago but it has come around full circle.

However, if you are ever thinking of dodging fares, don't! They check about three or four times that you have a ticket! My only gripe is that the last train from belfast to the west is at 11pm. and at the weekend it is usually packed. surely they could extend this to 12pm? even for the christmas period..some goodwill to us stop-outs?!

Summary: Ditch the car and try the train. Probably quicker than driving and nice to relax rather.