Island Echo, Author at Solent Transport User Group

Red Funnel customers recently met with the ferry operator’s leadership team to discuss topics at the front of customers’ minds,

20 June 2025

2 free foot passenger crossings will be offered for every young Island person in training or Sixth Form education as

20 June 2025

Local MPs, business leaders and community figures condemned the soaring costs, unreliability and lack of accountability of the Isle of

18 June 2025

Cross-Solent operator Wightlink has cancelled 16 FastCat sailings tomorrow (Saturday) as a result of essential maintenance. As a result of

30 May 2025

An issue with the PA system aboard St Clare is causing delays of up to 80 minute delays on Wightlink’s

28 May 2025

Wightlink has cancelled a number of its Fastcat sailings this morning (Thursday) due to the breakdown of Wight Ryder II.

15 May 2025

Maritime Minister Mike Kane has declined the opportunity to express support for the ownership model of Isle of Wight ferry

15 May 2025

There is yet more disruption for those crossing the Solent with Red Funnel as another engine issue has arisen on

5 May 2025

Wightlink is operating a shuttle service using a single charter vessel on its Ryde Pier Head-Portsmouth route until Tuesday –

3 May 2025