Proposal to reinstate the railway line between Derry and Strabane to be discussed by local council today Councillor wants to see transport department consider the idea The Belfast line is the only railway lined currently operating from Derry. Reporter: '); '); A proposal to reinstate the train line between Derry and Strabane will be discussed at a council meeting today. SDLP councillor Steven Edwards will put forward a motion on the proposal at the monthly meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council. The Great Northern Railway line from Derry to Strabane and beyond to Dublin closed many years ago.