Island Echo, Author at Solent Transport Users' Group

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has acknowledged the glaring problem with the Isle of Wight’s ferry travel and has issued a

23 July 2025

Red Funnel has cancelled a number of its hi-speed Red Jet sailings to and from the Isle of Wight this

18 July 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has acknowledged the need to tackle the Isle of Wight’s ferry challenges during an exchange with

18 July 2025

An equipment failure on board Red Jet 6 has led to the cancellation of 5 commuter crossings this morning (Friday).

4 July 2025

A new discounted Islander ferry ticket valid for late-night and early-morning crossings has launched this week, thanks to work between

2 July 2025

Cross-Solent operator Red Funnel has cancelled a large number of vehicle ferry sailings for tonight (Thursday) and throughout Friday –

27 June 2025

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