Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @Translink_NI
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
487
Earliest tweet was on
2023-03-21
Latest tweet was on
2023-03-30
Tweets covering
8 days
Average age of authors' accounts
9 years
Summarization
The tweets cover a range of topics related to Translink NI, including their commitment to inclusive public transport, investing in changing places toilets, supporting cycling for disabled people, and donating to various causes. There are also some tweets addressing concerns about fare increases and customer service. Overall, the tweets highlight Translink NI's efforts to improve transportation and access for all.
Topic Modeling
- Inclusive public transport and disability access
- Cycling infrastructure and safer journeys
- New and upgraded Translink stations with Changing Places toilets
- Public transportation fares and pricing
- Events and awards related to Translink and public transportation
Emotional Analysis
The tweets express a range of emotions, including pride and appreciation for the commitment of @Translink_NI to inclusive public transport, frustration with traffic and the lack of cycling infrastructure, excitement about travel and future developments, gratitude for donations and support, and anger towards fare increases and poor customer service. There is also a sense of community engagement and collaboration, with mentions of workshops, partnerships, and events involving various organizations and public bodies. Overall, the tweets reflect a mix of positive and negative emotions related to transportation and accessibility issues in Northern Ireland.
Trend Analysis
- Inclusive public transport and disability access:
- @Translink_NI's commitment to investing in Changing Places toilets and inclusion
- Support for disability access and inclusion in new build and refurbished development
- New and upgraded Translink stations including Changing Places Toilets as standard
- Active transportation:
- Barriers to cycling for disabled people and delivering the right to cycle for everyone
- Suggestions for using spare space for cycle lanes for safer journeys in and out of Belfast
- Positive experiences with Translink_NI:
- Tweets thanking or praising the company for their service or support
- A window view of the coastal train line in Northern Ireland
- Concerns or critiques of Translink_NI:
- Frustration over fare increases
- Complaints about customer service or response time
- Infrastructure and transportation planning:
- Discussions about pedestrianizing Belfast city center
- Panels on public sector tendering and contracting opportunities
- Future plans for transportation in Northern Ireland, such as the Circle Line and level boarding
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
63
Percentage of total tweets
12%
Number of Original tweets
123
Percentage of total tweets
25%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
487
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
279
Percentage of total tweets
57%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
40
Percentage of total tweets
8%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
71
Percentage of total tweets
14%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
Source | Count |
---|---|
Twitter for Android | 214 |
Twitter for iPhone | 179 |
Twitter Web App | 71 |
Twitter for iPad | 13 |
Buffer | 6 |
What devices were used to tweet

Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
TrafficwatchNI | Trafficwatch NI | Tweets of traffic and road conditions in Northern Ireland. For more information visit https://t.co/KGVIxxg48D Remember: NEVER use a mobile while driving. | 74,580 |
ncbtweets | National Children's Bureau | NCB is a leading charity driving change across society so all children grow up safe, secure and supported. The #NCBFamily is #UnitedForABetterChildhood | 29,805 |
BelfastHourNI | #BelfastHour | #BelfastHour is a hashtag set up for businesses from all over NI to network. Every Thursday on Twitter 9pm - 10pm since 2014 - hosted by @Edwardsandco_ | 29,473 |
HeadwayUK | Headway - the brain injury association | Headway - the brain injury association is a charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury. #BrainInjury #HeadInjury #Concussion | 28,348 |
nirailways | NI Railways | Catch up on latest travel news from the official N I Railways Twitter page. Weβre here 7am-8pm Mon-Fri - Sat & Sun 8am-6pm #HappyToHelp | 18,267 |
socentni | Social Enterprise NI | The voice for Social Enterprises & Social Entrepreneurs in NI. Connecting, supporting, developing and sustaining vibrant businesses to create social change | 11,397 |
every_station | Every Last Station | Actually visited every darn station in the United Kingdom!!! | 10,554 |
DUPleader | DUPLeader | Brexit/DUP Sceptic account. Chat to interesting people on @TheBikeShed sometimes Previously occupied by @ArlenefosterUK | 9,865 |
bitcni | BITC NI | Business in the Community stands for responsible business. We have 240+ members in Northern Ireland. Our purpose is to mobilise business as a force for good | 8,688 |
NWSharingZone | NW Ireland 2040 - WASH YOUR HAND | All things #IrelandNW #Ireland2040 - Mission is to ensure information reaches the right folk! DM for anything you want ReTweeted. WASH YOUR HANDS | 7,585 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
BelfastHourNI | #BelfastHour | #BelfastHour is a hashtag set up for businesses from all over NI to network. Every Thursday on Twitter 9pm - 10pm since 2014 - hosted by @Edwardsandco_ | 20,848 |
NWSharingZone | NW Ireland 2040 - WASH YOUR HAND | All things #IrelandNW #Ireland2040 - Mission is to ensure information reaches the right folk! DM for anything you want ReTweeted. WASH YOUR HANDS | 6,494 |
GillLoomesQuinn | Gill Loomes-Quinn πΊπ¦ | Socio-Legal scholar @Law_Leeds; Co-Director: @OpenJusticeCoP Interested in 'Voice' #MentalCapacity #Law #Disability #Autism #Advocacy #SocialCare βΏ | 5,258 |
geagrogan193036 | G | Nosey cunt arent ya, just ask me Never buy the sun | 5,003 |
davidarcherNI | David Archer | #news in #Arts #Entertainment #Sports #Technology! Op Weeting survivor! Born Zimbabwe - bred Lisburn, Northern Ireland | 5,001 |
GeoConor | Conor Graham #GeoSTEM Geography Jedi π°οΈβ°οΈππππ | All things Geography Geomatics GIS EarthSci Drones4Good Mapping. Researcher QUB GeoEd GeoTech Surveyor. Bad Cartographer. MTB Leader & Rider! My views! π΅ββοΈπ | 5,001 |
erik_griswold | Erik | #klimatosser He/Him | 4,999 |
DrMMck | Mark McKinty ΧΧ¨Χ§ΧΧ‘ ΨΉΩΨ§Ω Ψ© | Project Officer @DestinationCQ. PhD graduate of @ModLangs_QUB @QueensUBelfast: travel writing, (anti)tauromaquia, cultural identity. Creator of @ProyectoNoel. | 4,996 |
Dr_XYZ | ABM | Retweets & likes are not necessarily endorsements. | 4,946 |
Geoffreykemps | Geoffrey kemps | @Diggardenservices π±π²πΊ All views are my own. He/Him | 4,738 |
Most active users
Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
---|---|---|
_f_i_l_i | Mum | Clarinettist | Music Facilitator | Storyteller | Stone Botherer | Chicken Rehab | European | Bean Ultach | Gobby | Tweets my own etc | | 15 |
DJDJ72159607 | Just a person who knows they are privileged, trying to add some balance to the world. | 14 |
mark_osmer | Head of Fleet Procurement, Director at Intelligent Buyer & Chair of CIPS NI, Fellow & Specialist in Strategic Procurement. Fundraiser for Air Ambulance NI | 13 |
FundTheNINE | Campaigning for the reopening of the Knockmore (Antrim to Lisburn) Railway Line! Sign the petition below! https://t.co/fsOVJoks6c | 10 |
WilliamSpence68 | everything I say is my own views | 10 |
Chris_McClem | Mum of 3 girls, carer to daughter STXBP1, senior civil engineer & advocate for the full equality, inclusion & dignity of disabled persons. Changing Places | 9 |
2mircol | Social worker and past Chair BASW NI. Parkrunner and cyclist. Owner of Maisie the Labradoodle and ever willing running buddy. Occasional singer | 7 |
EthanAfro | Trainspotter from London who does train stuff Station collection stats: Count: 274/2574 Last station: Longcross (SWR) | 7 |
FunTimeBobby14 | Interested in Irish Language, unity- PUL background, believer in 32 County new Ireland for all, views are my own.. likes or retweets do not mean endorsement | 7 |
JohnMedici | I am a veteran by now blogger with comment on Political issues as a Belfast resident, Also blog on Film Previews mostly QFT films. Books Architecture Religion | 7 |
Tweets per day

Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
ID | Text | Retweet count |
---|---|---|
1640697560082857986 | So great to see @Translink_NI sharing the news about the importance of #ChangingPlaces toilets & their commitment to & continued investment in inclusive public transport for everyone. Proud to see my Lilia feature in this important campaign alongside other amazing campaigners π https://t.co/Diwqvz98n9 | 17 |
1638835846106234880 | Busy day yesterday. We co-hosted a workshop with @Wheels4Well about barriers to cycling for disabled people and how we can deliver the right to cycle for everyone. Thanks to colleagues from @deptinfra @Translink_NI @CommunitiesNI @belfastcc for fantastic engagement. https://t.co/DxMMBjgwjy | 12 |
1641081477138989057 | ALL public bodies should be following this best practice example from @Translink_NI and committing to the highest standards for disability access & inclusion in new build & refurbished development. #EverybodyEqual #ChangingPlaces #NoMoreFloors https://t.co/EPWbQtnPui | 11 |
1641065663014789122 | Great to see the #ChangingPlaces toilets by @Translink_NI Weβve also been pleased to work with @ImtacNI and other organisations to improve accessibility in airports, ferries and ports, including the recent installation of a changing places type facility in City of Derry Airport. https://t.co/YxAUUsWrcF | 6 |
1640699003678474241 | New and upgraded Translink stations will have Changing Places Toilets as standard. This is what genuine inclusion and equality looks like. Well done @Translink_NI @deptinfra https://t.co/wmhGgINPTC | 6 |
1640681040816603136 | We are delighted to be working alongside @Translink_NI to bring our #ChangingPlaces to their amazing services. Making Transport truly #IncLOOsive for all is life changing for so many and we thank #TransLink for their commitment to providing these facilities π #BetterConnected https://t.co/ZfzPwDXZpy | 6 |
1639203967652462594 | Wow indeed. Level boarding is a game changer. @deptinfra @Translink_NI https://t.co/pvGCzyESGT | 6 |
1641004081115197440 | Imagine @belfastcc city centre was closed off to traffic! No more annoying clutter of traffic lights, traffic signs, traffic calming measures, bus stops that arenβt used and clutter on our footpaths that are built for cars/busses/lorries. @Translink_NI @deptinfra #PedestrianiseIt https://t.co/ttUOtNBW6A | 5 |
1640841649377951745 | This is a great video from @Translink_NI showing us their #Changingplaces toilets. The sooner all our facilities include changing places toilets the better, all members of our community are entitled to dignified changing and toileting areas! https://t.co/GoTqwTficy | 5 |
1638849329317257216 | Had a great day in Belfast yesterday, delivering a workshop on inclusive cycling for @Wheels4Well with @ImtacNI and @deptinfra @Translink_NI @CommunitiesNI @belfastcc & a very "interesting" cycle afterwards road-testing some of the local cycle infrastructure. Huge thanks to all! https://t.co/t96PiSpbbq | 5 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
ID | Text | Like count |
---|---|---|
1640697560082857986 | So great to see @Translink_NI sharing the news about the importance of #ChangingPlaces toilets & their commitment to & continued investment in inclusive public transport for everyone. Proud to see my Lilia feature in this important campaign alongside other amazing campaigners π https://t.co/Diwqvz98n9 | 83 |
1641004081115197440 | Imagine @belfastcc city centre was closed off to traffic! No more annoying clutter of traffic lights, traffic signs, traffic calming measures, bus stops that arenβt used and clutter on our footpaths that are built for cars/busses/lorries. @Translink_NI @deptinfra #PedestrianiseIt https://t.co/ttUOtNBW6A | 58 |
1641146165407121432 | You often wonder if @Translink_NI and the @deptinfra and other departments came together and used this spare space for cycle lanes for safer journeys in and out of Belfast shielding cyclists from traffic https://t.co/aSx0NLFMvL | 30 |
1641153012654587915 | Coastal lines are some of the best lines! As showcased in this weeks #WindowWednesday taken between Carrickfergus & Whitehead in Northern Ireland. @Translink_NI https://t.co/UozOobxTz1 | 28 |
1641081477138989057 | ALL public bodies should be following this best practice example from @Translink_NI and committing to the highest standards for disability access & inclusion in new build & refurbished development. #EverybodyEqual #ChangingPlaces #NoMoreFloors https://t.co/EPWbQtnPui | 26 |
1638835846106234880 | Busy day yesterday. We co-hosted a workshop with @Wheels4Well about barriers to cycling for disabled people and how we can deliver the right to cycle for everyone. Thanks to colleagues from @deptinfra @Translink_NI @CommunitiesNI @belfastcc for fantastic engagement. https://t.co/DxMMBjgwjy | 25 |
1639176012952109057 | Lovely day to travel to Belfast π₯°π @Translink_NI https://t.co/nQnwCtG0VF | 25 |
1638526768108695552 | As part of the donation, @Translink_NI have supported the production of our Well Girl programme training manual. This will allow us to train community workers to deliver our amazing workshops within their communities and organisations. https://t.co/0zYzfKRa4i | 25 |
1638251738598629378 | @BBCMarkSimpson @Translink_NI @deptinfra just increased all fares by 7% in the absence of a Minister after a freeze since 2019 thanks to previous ministers @NicholaMallon and @JohnODowdSF - meanwhile all over Europe fares are being slashed to get people onto PT. Make it make sense. | 22 |
1640699003678474241 | New and upgraded Translink stations will have Changing Places Toilets as standard. This is what genuine inclusion and equality looks like. Well done @Translink_NI @deptinfra https://t.co/wmhGgINPTC | 22 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets

Top 10 Hashtags used
Hashtag | Count |
---|---|
#changingplaces | 21 |
#betterconnected | 6 |
#belfast | 6 |
#incloosive | 5 |
#translink | 5 |
#gosafe | 3 |
#eastbelfast | 3 |
#everybodyequal | 2 |
#nomorefloors | 2 |
#inclusion | 2 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets

Top 10 mentions
Mention | Count |
---|---|
@translink_ni | 489 |
@deptinfra | 58 |
@circlelinebt | 32 |
@belfastcc | 31 |
@imtacni | 23 |
@allianceparty | 17 |
@greenpartyni | 17 |
@nirailways | 16 |
@antrim_group | 16 |
@fundthenine | 15 |
Top 10 mentions

Wordcloud of Tweets

Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
34
Emojis used in tweets
Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
---|---|---|
π | 16 | smiling_face_with_sunglasses |
π | 13 | clapping_hands |
π | 9 | face_with_tears_of_joy |
π‘ | 8 | enraged_face |
π₯³ | 7 | partying_face |
π | 5 | raising_hands |
π | 5 | winking_face |
π | 5 | backhand_index_pointing_right |
π€£ | 5 | rolling_on_the_floor_laughing |
π | 4 | purple_heart |
Emojis groups
Emoji Group | Count |
---|---|
Smileys & Emotion | 84 |
People & Body | 46 |
Travel & Places | 13 |
Activities | 13 |
Objects | 6 |
Symbols | 5 |
Animals & Nature | 3 |