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NORTHERN IRELAND RAILWAYS (NIR)

■ TIMETABLE: A new timetable was introduced on December 8. Significant alterations include the first weekday Belfast to Dublin service now departing Lanyon Place at 06.50 instead of 06.45, but arrival at Connolly remains at 09.00. There are new Monday to Friday (M-F) 06.51 and 06.57 departures from Bangor to Belfast, Great Victoria Street (GVS) and Lanyon Place respectively. The 06.51 is non-stop between Bangor West and Holywood, and the 06.57 serves all stations. The 07.11 M-F

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