evidence: Translink and the Department for Infrastructure are moving forward on plans to extend the Glider service to North and South Belfast, with proposed routes set to be finalised in summer 2021. [...] With Translink claiming that the Glider service leads to a 25% reduction in public transport journey times, and with services arriving every 7-8 minutes, the convenience is clear. [...] Following this statement from Translink, a Department for Infrastructure spokesperson said: "The Department recognises the success of the east-west Glider service and the contribution it has made to Minister Mallon’s drive to deliver sustainable transport infrastructure.