NI used to have an extensive railway network, but today four main lines survive to serve commuters and seasoned travellers.

From Bangor, Derry, Larne and Newry, local writer and railway enthusiast Colin McAlpin takes us on a train ride across NI and uncovers some fascinating snippets along the routes.

Check out the journeys from Belfast to Bangor, Belfast to Derry, Belfast to Larne and Belfast to Newry for a station-by-station guide. And for lots more info, and to book some tickets in advance, visit the Translink NI Railways website.