Nice that they are easy to get on and off of. I sometimes worry about getting trapped in these things, by a shoelace or whatever. It'll be nice when the station becomes busier, to be able to go up and chill out. They weren't running when I was up last time, and neither were the trains, so I look forward to my next trip up, on the 'Enterprise'. Absolutely thrilled with the new station !
The lifts and escalators just started working on Thursday. The view from up there is really nice. Joseph really liked it too. But it's freezing up there, and the station in general it's such a big open space that it would be impossible to heat. Hope you enjoy your next train ride.
There has been a slew of videos recently about this new station. It’s impressive. A lot of people were complaining about the cost of the thing. When I saw the number, I thought it a bargain. Belfast seems to be a fairly inexpensive place to build things.
The new Belfast Grand Central Station is located very close to the old Europa Bus Centre. The distance is only a few hundred meters, about a 2-minute walk depending on your pace and mobility. From the Grand Opera House, it's a straight walk up Grosvenor Road to the first set of traffic lights, and then you're practically at the station. For people with mobility issues, the time it takes can vary depending on individual circumstances, but it's still a short distance overall. Currently, there don't seem to be any shuttle buses running between the two stations because they're so close to each other. However, public realm works are ongoing around the new station, so some passengers may need a bit of extra time to navigate the area, especially if accessibility is a concern】.
Mr & Mrs Pinkhorsey posted a video where they walked from the Europa Hotel to this new station. Here’s that link. ruclips.net/video/eKqGkl8KFns/видео.htmlsi=fZM-U4aCtRrvir-f It was some weeks ago. I think it’s fair to say that the Europa is fairly central, so it doesn’t seem far. It’s a pretty grimy walk-construction site-esque, but I got the impression that work was either about to start or ongoing to change things (for the letter).
Nice that they are easy to get on and off of. I sometimes worry about getting trapped in these things, by a shoelace or whatever. It'll be nice when the station becomes busier, to be able to go up and chill out. They weren't running when I was up last time, and neither were the trains, so I look forward to my next trip up, on the 'Enterprise'. Absolutely thrilled with the new station !
The lifts and escalators just started working on Thursday. The view from up there is really nice. Joseph really liked it too. But it's freezing up there, and the station in general it's such a big open space that it would be impossible to heat. Hope you enjoy your next train ride.
There has been a slew of videos recently about this new station. It’s impressive. A lot of people were complaining about the cost of the thing. When I saw the number, I thought it a bargain. Belfast seems to be a fairly inexpensive place to build things.
How far is the city centre? Do you need a bus?
The new Belfast Grand Central Station is located very close to the old Europa Bus Centre. The distance is only a few hundred meters, about a 2-minute walk depending on your pace and mobility. From the Grand Opera House, it's a straight walk up Grosvenor Road to the first set of traffic lights, and then you're practically at the station. For people with mobility issues, the time it takes can vary depending on individual circumstances, but it's still a short distance overall.
Currently, there don't seem to be any shuttle buses running between the two stations because they're so close to each other. However, public realm works are ongoing around the new station, so some passengers may need a bit of extra time to navigate the area, especially if accessibility is a concern】.
Mr & Mrs Pinkhorsey posted a video where they walked from the Europa Hotel to this new station. Here’s that link.
ruclips.net/video/eKqGkl8KFns/видео.htmlsi=fZM-U4aCtRrvir-f
It was some weeks ago. I think it’s fair to say that the Europa is fairly central, so it doesn’t seem far. It’s a pretty grimy walk-construction site-esque, but I got the impression that work was either about to start or ongoing to change things (for the letter).
@@PINKHORSEYhaven't been yet