.Translink_NI says planned work to be carried out in Londonderry over Halloween has been postponed 🎃
Londonderry's famous Halloween festival usually attracts thousands of people from around the world
On Monday, Translink announced partial line closures to the Derry service between 29 to 31 October "to facilitate engineering works".Derry City and Strabane District Council's annual Halloween festival programme is billed as the biggest event of its kind in Europe.The parade traditionally involves hundreds of performers, drawn from schools, clubs and groups across the city and district.
"Careful consideration has been given to the Halloween festivities over this weekend and the rail line will remain open between Belfast and Derry~Londonderry throughout the weekend," a spokesperson said. Speaking to BBC News NI, DUP MLA Gary Middleton said it was welcome news that Translink had "back-tracked on their decision for the planned work".
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