To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether consideration has been given to the creation of another railway halt between Yorkgate and Whiteabbey rail halts.

My Department is currently developing proposals for a new Regional Strategic Transport Network Transport Plan (RSTNTP) which will help inform priorities for future development of the main road and rail networks, including the potential for additional railway stations on existing routes. Once I have identified my preferred options and priorities, a draft document setting these out will be issued for public consultation.

Given the severe budget pressures facing my Department during COVID-19 and the funding required to ensure the viability of Translink in the current financial year, it will be extremely challenging to fund new additions to our public transport network at this time.