Northern Ireland train derails after hitting cattle

A train derailed on the Belfast to Armagh line this afternoon after it hit a herd of cattle two miles outside Lurgan, Co Armagh…

A train derailed on the Belfast to Armagh line this afternoon after it hit a herd of cattle two miles outside Lurgan, Co Armagh.

The thirty-five passengers and two staff on board were not injured in the incident.

Translink say they hope the line will be operational again by 7 p.m.

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