A FERRY kiosk hit by an HGV has now been repaired.
Red Funnel has completed the first phase of renovation works to Terminal 1 in Southampton.
The works were made as part of a £2 million investment into upgrades.
These included the installation of new check-in booths to replace the previous structures, which were damaged by a lorry in September last year.
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A total of four new check-in booths have been installed.
The vehicle entrance to the yard has also been resurfaced to correct the levelling within the terminal marshalling yard and designated illuminated signage for each car waiting lanes has been added to improve visibility for customers travelling in the early morning or evening.
Fran Collins, CEO of Red Funnel, said: "These upgrades will ensure a smoother check in experience for customers ahead on the summer season.
"By re-levelling our marshalling yard, we are enabling teams to check in passengers faster and more efficiently.
"The wider terminal investment will improve overall customer experience and build resilience into our operation.”
The terminal infrastructure upgrade project also involved life extension work to one of Red Funnel’s mooring dolphins after four of the six piles supporting the dolphin had corroded over time.
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