Lightning strike causes rail disruption in Northern Ireland

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Translink says work to repair the signalling system continues and hopes a full service can resume soon.

Rail passengers in Northern Ireland are facing disruption after a signalling system was struck by lightning, Translink has said.

Trains between Londonderry and Belfast and services to Portrush are among those affected by the strike on Sunday.Replacement bus services and extra staff have been deployed to minimise the impact, the company said. "We have been working last night and this morning to minimise the disruption to our passengers. We apologise to passengers for any inconvenience," the spokesperson added.

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