TRANSPORT GROUP ISSUES WARNING OVER PRIVATE EQUITY THREAT TO ISLE OF WIGHT FERRY SERVICES
The Solent Transport Users Group (STUG) has strongly condemned the potential acquisition of Red Funnel by private…
TOURISM SLUMP CONTINUES AS FERRY WOES AND FAMILY DECLINE HIT ISLE OF WIGHT
Newly released figures show that the Isle of Wight has suffered another year-on-year drop in visitor numbers…
ENGINE TROUBLE FORCES RED FUNNEL TO AXE WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY FERRY SAILINGS
Fresh issues with Red Eagle’s aft main engine have led to the cancellation of a number of…
TRANSPORT SECRETARY COMMITS TO SOLUTION OVER ISLE OF WIGHT FERRIES ISSUE
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has acknowledged the glaring problem with the Isle of Wight’s ferry travel and…
RED JET COMMUTER SAILINGS CANCELLED OWING TO STAFF SHORTAGES
Red Funnel has cancelled a number of its hi-speed Red Jet sailings to and from the Isle…
PRIME MINISTER DECLARES TO MP ‘I NEED TO FIND A SOLUTION TO YOUR FERRIES’
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has acknowledged the need to tackle the Isle of Wight’s ferry challenges during…
FRIDAY RED JET CANCELLATIONS DUE TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE
An equipment failure on board Red Jet 6 has led to the cancellation of 5 commuter crossings…
NEW SUNSET FLYER TICKET OFFERS DISCOUNTED WIGHTLINK FARES TO ISLANDERS
A new discounted Islander ferry ticket valid for late-night and early-morning crossings has launched this week, thanks…
FRIDAY FERRY CHAOS AS RED FUNNEL CONFIRMS MASS CANCELLATIONS
Cross-Solent operator Red Funnel has cancelled a large number of vehicle ferry sailings for tonight (Thursday) and…