Around 30 passengers were left stranded at Newry Train Station after a late-night train arrived when the station was closed. They were unable to exit for over 45 minutes, raising safety concerns as they had no safe way to leave the platform. Translink has apologized and is investigating the incident.
The situation occurred during the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which has seen increased demand for transport services. Despite the challenges, Translink has implemented additional services to accommodate the surge in passengers attending the festival.