Belfast Grand Central

Belfast Grand Central is a new fully integrated multi-modal transport hub. Designed by John McAslan + Partners with Arup, it replaced the existing outmoded and cramped bus and railway stations on the 10ha city-centre site. The old stations had reached capacity, with a forecasted 50 percent increase in passenger numbers within the foreseeable future. John McAslan + Partners’ scheme, recently starting its fased opening, incorporates a 135,000m² mixed-use development masterplanned by the practice, which is key to the regeneration of this part of the city and will be built in stages over the next decade or so.  

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'The commencement of rail services at Belfast Grand Central is a significant milestone in the transformation of public transport in Northern Ireland, providing integrated services which connect people and place.'
Chris Conway, Translink Group Chief Executive

‘Belfast Grand Central will be a catalyst for the city’s regeneration and will play a pivotal role in making public transport your first choice for travel in Northern Ireland, whilst positioning Belfast as a modern, confident and progressive city.’
Chris Conway, Translink Group Chief Executive

'This major development of an integrated bus and rail transport facility will form a key gateway into Belfast’s city centre. Our scheme improves permeability across the site, integrates the new station with the existing city grain and creates new civic spaces – a high quality urban realm befitting this progressive and ambitious city.'
John McAslan, Executive Chairman, John McAslan + Partners