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Translink (Northern Ireland)

Translink is Northern Ireland's public transport operator, providing bus and rail services across Northern Ireland and cross-border services to Dublin.

Last updated October 22, 2026

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Overview

Translink is Northern Ireland's public transport operator, providing bus and rail services across Northern Ireland and cross-border services to Dublin. It is the collective name for the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC) and its private limited subsidiary companies, including Ulsterbus Limited, Citybus Limited and Northern Ireland Railways Company Limited. Translink works with the Department for Infrastructure in the provision of public transport services. Its stated vision is to be the first choice for travel, today for tomorrow, and its mission is to lead the transformation of transport in Northern Ireland.

History

Translink is the collective name for the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC) and its private limited subsidiary companies, including Ulsterbus Limited, Citybus Limited and Northern Ireland Railways Company Limited. NITHC is a Public Corporation established under the Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 1967, which owns and controls seven private limited subsidiary companies. Translink works with the Department for Infrastructure in the provision of public transport services. It provides integrated bus, coach, and rail services across Northern Ireland and cross-border services to Dublin.

Products and positioning

Northern Ireland's public transport operator and primary public transport provider, aiming to be the first choice for travel.

Product categories. Bus services · Coach services · Rail services · Cross-border travel to Dublin · School transport

Controversies

  • 2020

    Unifor launches legal challenge to TransLink layoffs

    Unifor announced that it was launching a legal challenge against layoffs by TransLink, alleging that Coast Mountain Bus Company did not provide proper notice. TransLink stated that its subsidiary had honoured the collective agreement and met its legal obligations. The dispute concerns the notice given for the layoffs, with the union contesting the subsidiary's compliance and TransLink maintaining that its legal duties were fulfilled.

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Recent events

  • TransLink partners with Transit app to show bus seat predictions[5]

    Reported:

    TransLink partnered with the Transit app company to provide estimates of available seats on Metro Vancouver buses through the app.

  • TransLink launches mask-wearing campaign[6]

    Reported:

    TransLink launched the “Wearing is Caring” campaign to promote face coverings and non-medical masks on Metro Vancouver’s transit system. The campaign includes distributing more than 15,000 branded masks, posters, decals and social media giveaways.

  • Unifor launches legal challenge to TransLink layoffs[4]

    Reported:

    Unifor said it was launching a legal challenge against TransLink’s layoffs, alleging that Coast Mountain Bus Company did not provide proper notice. TransLink said its subsidiary had honoured the collective agreement and met its legal obligations.

  • TransLink announces temporary layoff notices[7]

    Reported:

    TransLink announced temporary layoff notices for 1,492 employees working at TransLink, Coast Mountain Bus Company, and British Columbia Rapid Transit Company as part of cost-cutting measures.

  • TransLink announces temporary suspension of bus fares[8]

    Reported:

    TransLink announced that it would suspend fare collection on its bus system from March 20, 2020. The article does not specify how long the free service would be available.

  • TransLink launches RapidBus service on four routes[9]

    Reported:

    TransLink launched RapidBus service on four routes serving Metro Vancouver communities, with more frequent service, fewer stops, dedicated bus lanes, and other service features.

  • TransLink partners with Poparide to expand carpooling[10]

    Reported:

    Poparide announced a partnership with TransLink to expand carpooling services across Metro Vancouver. The initial focus is the Metro Vancouver–Abbotsford corridor and a service to Abbotsford International Airport.

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