Island Echo, Author at Solent Transport User Group

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

Wightlink has announced that its FastCat passenger service between Ryde Pier Head and Portsmouth Harbour will remain suspended for the

2 May 2025

There has been anger on social media this week with Wightlink blasted for charging almost £500 for a return ferry

29 April 2025

All 3 Isle of Wight ferry companies have reacted to this week’s protest and top-level transport roundtable meeting. Wightlink, Red

25 April 2025

‘Fair ferries or ye’ll face mutiny’ – that was one of the messages from protesters who gathered outside a crucial

23 April 2025

Joe Robertson MP has been appointed as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Shadow Transport Team, which is led by Gareth Bacon

16 April 2025

There are 90 minute delays on Wightlink’s Yarmouth-Lymington route this evening (Monday) due to a problem with the boarding ramp

14 April 2025

Engine issues onboard Red Funnel’s Red Eagle vehicle ferry – which only returned to service this morning (Saturday) – has

5 April 2025