a rail link will never happen.
Translink are in the process of reducing services and capacity in an attempt to stem losses
The bus service is adequate and more flexible than rail
On a different tack the rumours on the Dublin 2 thread re Etihad reducing seats and frequency from DUB may offer some hope for BFS
A concerted effort and incentive by Stormont and BFS may convince Etihad to try an alternate strategy out of Ireland.