Ferry problems solved (From Daily Echo)
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Ferry problems solved
1:41pm Friday 29th June 2012 in Travel
Cancelled ferries cause traffic chaos
A FERRY company which was forced to cancel services between Southampton and the Isle of Wight due to overrun maintenance works insists the problems are now resolved.
Earlier today Southampton City Council urged motorists to avoid an area of the city near West Quay Road and Town Quay amid traffic chaos due to the cancelled Red Funnel ferries.
But now a spokesman for the firm which operates services from Southampton to East Cowes said the technical issue that led to seven cancellations today has been sorted.
Now passengers face delays as they travel between the mainland and the island.
He said: “It will take a little time for the timetable to slot back into place but everything possible is being done to minimise delays.
“The Red Jet service remains unaffected.
“Once again Red Funnel would like to apologise to guests and other road users for any inconvenience caused by the cancellations, which were due to the overrun of overnight engine maintenance on Red Falcon.”
Cancelled services included the 11am, 2pm and the 5pm service from Southampton to the Isle of Wight as well as the 9.30am, 12.30pm, 3.30pm and 6.30pm from East Cowes to the city.
However a spokesman for the firm said people should expect delays but there are extra ferries operating to clear the backlog of passengers.
Anyone who needs help should call 0844 844 9988.
Comments(10)
shirley-bill
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2:15pm Fri 29 Jun 12
bazzeroz
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2:32pm Fri 29 Jun 12
bigfella777
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3:07pm Fri 29 Jun 12
shirley-bill wrote:Its only gridlocked because people are too lazy to walk or cycle.
just got back from briton st , and its all grid locked , the bottom of town is a no go zone, THANKS RED FUNNEL.
Over the Edge
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3:19pm Fri 29 Jun 12
bigfella777 wrote:Cycle or walk, why would you do that if you have a car?
shirley-bill wrote:Its only gridlocked because people are too lazy to walk or cycle.
just got back from briton st , and its all grid locked , the bottom of town is a no go zone, THANKS RED FUNNEL.
IronLady2010
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3:24pm Fri 29 Jun 12
bigfella777 wrote:Probably the cyclists and pedestrians causing the delays, keep pressing the button for the green man ;-)
shirley-bill wrote:Its only gridlocked because people are too lazy to walk or cycle.
just got back from briton st , and its all grid locked , the bottom of town is a no go zone, THANKS RED FUNNEL.
Dave of Dibden
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3:25pm Fri 29 Jun 12
No brainer
Old Man of the Sea
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3:42pm Fri 29 Jun 12
Dave of Dibden wrote:Some maintenance is required by law and is time critical. Failure to do the work by the set date could mean that the vessel, under some circumstances, being declared unseaworthy and the Company and Master being heavily fined
Would you rather have them maintained or break down at sea??
No brainer
S!monOn
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4:42pm Fri 29 Jun 12
Over the Edge wrote:To avoid the gridlock....? :P
bigfella777 wrote:Cycle or walk, why would you do that if you have a car?shirley-bill wrote: just got back from briton st , and its all grid locked , the bottom of town is a no go zone, THANKS RED FUNNEL.Its only gridlocked because people are too lazy to walk or cycle.
bigal007
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3:44pm Sat 30 Jun 12
IronLady2010 wrote:u just love that green man there lol
bigfella777 wrote:Probably the cyclists and pedestrians causing the delays, keep pressing the button for the green man ;-)
shirley-bill wrote:Its only gridlocked because people are too lazy to walk or cycle.
just got back from briton st , and its all grid locked , the bottom of town is a no go zone, THANKS RED FUNNEL.
IronLady2010 says...
1:47pm Fri 29 Jun 12