Hundreds of angry train passengers forced to queue as Translink suffer major delays

A spokesperson for the company said: “Due to a major signalling failure there is a bus substitution in operation between Lisburn and Portadown in both directions until further notice.

“Rail tickets will also be accepted on bus services between these two points. Where possible passengers are advised to make alternative travel arrangements as delays can be expected.

“Translink apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

@Translink_NI looking just as organised in Lurgan at 8:45 as they were at 7:09 pic.twitter.com/9B7O2dO8pR

— Eric Allen (@DoubleBurro) December 2, 2015

@wilsyswooper we have worked hard to try to get people sorted but it has not been a great morning for us. ^JC — Translink (@Translink_NI) December 2, 2015

#NIR sig prob 06:25 Gt Victoria St-Portadown canc https://t.co/dsbDLtaYWC

— Translink (@Translink_NI) December 2, 2015

Packed train from Lisburn this am #sardines felt like London tube @nirailways @Translink_NI pic.twitter.com/N7UvEVsf3y

— Sustrans NI (@SustransNI) December 2, 2015

Translink say no idea when buses will arrive. Odd as they run buses as well as the trains ! @BBCNewsNI @bbcnewsline pic.twitter.com/LPHwq1UBYf

— Vincent Kearney (@vincekearney) December 2, 2015