The expansion project, which recently secured funding from the Department for Infrastructure, is currently in the design and planning stage. A planning application is expected to be submitted later this financial year, with delivery anticipated in 2027/28, subject to approvals and additional funding. Independent MLA Claire Sugden described it as a 鈥減ositive step鈥 toward better rural transport infrastructure for the Limavady and Magilligan areas. 鈥淭his is an important and long-awaited development,鈥 Ms Sugden said. 鈥淏ellarena has become a key access point to the Derry-Belfast rail line for people in Limavady, Magilligan and surrounding areas, but many have told me the current facilities don鈥檛 meet demand. Expanding the Park and Ride will help address this and give more people the confidence to use the train regularly.鈥 While a small Park and Ride already exists at Bellarena, constituents have long raised concerns about its limited capacity and poor accessibility, particularly for disabled passengers. 鈥淚鈥檝e heard from people who regularly struggle to find a space, particularly during peak times, some constituents have had to change their travel plans because parking wasn鈥檛 available. There are also real issues with the location of the disabled parking, which is some distance from the platforms and not fully accessible. 鈥淚ncreasing parking capacity and improving accessibility at Bellarena will encourage more people to use the train and help connect our rural communities to education, work and services. That鈥檚 vital if we want public transport to be a real and reliable alternative to the car.鈥