The popular Enterprise train service between Belfast and Dublin has reached a significant milestone.

Over one million passenger journeys have officially been made on the cross-border service in 2022/23, representing the highest level in two decades.

Hilton Parr, Head of Rail Customer Services, Translink said: "For over 75 years, Enterprise has been connecting people to friends, family, business and leisure opportunities. We're pleased to mark this impressive passenger journey milestone that highlights the ever-growing popularity of this flagship rail service.

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"Passenger numbers have continued to exceed pre-pandemic levels with a surge in demand for cross-border journeys and customers choosing to travel by rail. There are many reasons to choose Enterprise from family trips to corporate meetings, concerts to sporting fixtures. The service continues to be a vital service for our customers while helping to bolster the local economy and drive modal change to sustainable travel options."

Colin Mc Cabrey, Director of Trade, InterTradeIreland commented: "InterTradeIreland recognise this key milestone for Translink and the Enterprise. Cross-border trade plays a huge part in our all-island economy and continues to grow year on year. InterTradeIreland proudly supports initiatives that help businesses build strong connections with an island wide network of partners and centres of excellence, connections which play a critical role in future economic growth and business success."