Passengers 'stranded' at locked train station
Passengers were left stranded at Newry Train Station for over 45 minutes after a late-night service arrived at a facility that had already been locked for the night. Translink has apologized and is investigating the safety failure.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding public transport safety protocols and operational coordination during special events.
Image source, Anne Greer Image caption, Passengers on a late-night train to Newry could not exit the locked station
Translink has apologised after rail passengers were left stranded on a platform when a late-night train arrived into a station that was already shut for the night.
A group of about 30 customers were stuck on the platform at Newry Train Station for more than 45 minutes in the early hours of Saturday.
One of the passengers, Anne Greer, told BBC News NI it raised safety questions for the public transport company as the customers had no safe way to exit the station.
Translink said the firm was "looking into the incident" but added its train crew "remained with the passengers to ensure their safety while the issue was resolved".
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