Northern Ireland

Portadown to Lisburn train evacuated after 'obstruction' on railway line

The line was closed due to an obstruction. Photo: Mal McCann 
The line was closed due to an obstruction. Photo: Mal McCann  The line was closed due to an obstruction. Photo: Mal McCann 

Emergency services are dealing with an incident on the train line between Portadown and Lisburn.

It is understood a train hit an object on the line close to the Knockmore Road this morning but Trankslink have not confirmed this.

No injuries have been reported and a spokesman described the obstruction as "minor".

A Translink spokeswoman said: "Translink can confirm that due to an obstruction on the line between Lisburn and Portadown, rail services have been disrupted from around 6.45am this morning.

"Bus substitution services have been put in place for local passengers between Portadown and Lisburn and Cross Border passengers will be bussed between Belfast and Newry.

"Disruption is expected until further notice."