Passenger Operators in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland passenger trains are government-owned, under the auspices of Translink. The following brands are used:
- Northern Ireland Railways - (domestic services)
- Enterprise - (Belfast-Dublin service, jointly operated by Iarnród Éireann)
Read more about this topic: List Of Companies Operating Trains In The United Kingdom
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