The SDLP has been accused of lying over the Lurgan train station upgrade.

Sinn Féin candidate Catherine Seeley said the upgrade including a flyover to lessen traffic congestion has not been secured.

She said: "This is not true as the only reference to Lurgan Railway station in the document is as follows: 'Lurgan Railway Station: The project scope is to upgrade passenger and staff facilities to the railway station to extend facility lifespan and improve accessibility.'

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"Individual parties cannot contribute to the strategy and the Department of Regional Development have only submitted the above clause in relation to Lurgan train station.

"The SDLP manifesto is uncosted and made up of wish lists they believe the public want to see when there is little or no chance of delivery.

"The SDLP need to be honest with the people of Lurgan and explain why they have misled them on this important issue."

(CD/MH)