£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
13, October 2021·1 min readRed Jet disruption could last days after issues with one of the jetsRed Jet customers are encouraged to use the car vehicle ferry whilst the timetable is disrupted
10, September 2021·2 min readRed Funnel celebrates 160th birthday – the longest serving cross-Solent ferry operatorMarking 160 years of travel between the Isle of Wight and mainland – Red Funnel is the Island’s original and longest standing ferry operator
10, September 2021·2 min readClaim by minister surrounding obligations of ferry companies labelled ‘absolute nonsense’ by IW Cabinet memberCllr Jordan says the claims made by Robert Courts MP, that service provision to the Island is a matter for the local council, were absolute nonsense
6, September 2021·2 min readWatch: Red Funnel terminal kiosk demolished by heavy goods vehicle, with staff inside (updated)The ticket kiosk was demolished with three people inside as the HGV turned into the lane after being checked in
31, August 2021·1 min readRed Funnel’s Winter timetable reveals reduction in vehicle ferry crossingsAlthough there are two new late-night departures on the RedJet, the vehicle ferry has a reduced timetable from November. Details within
16, August 2021·1 min readExtra late night crossings and change to commuter timetableAs well as additional commuter services, extra late-night crossings have been added. Full details within
9, August 2021·1 min readRed Jets return to pre-Cowes Week timetable, with two extra crossingsOver the last few weeks Red Funnel say they've noticed a greater demand for Friday and Saturday departures so have added some extra crossings
20, July 2021·1 min readMore ferry woes for Red Funnel as Red Falcon removed for repairsMany passengers experienced delays of several hours after Red Falcon had to be taken out of service for emergency repairs
16, July 2021·2 min readMore Red Funnel sailings cancelled due to staff ‘off for Test and Trace reasons’Red Funnel's CEO was on BBC Radio 4 this lunchtime talking about the reasons for having to cancel more crossings
15, July 2021·6 min readOn 19th July which Isle of Wight ferry/bus companies will or won’t ask you to continue to wear a maskNews OnThewight asked the cross-Solent operators and the bus company what their Covid face covering plans were for after 19th July
14, July 2021·2 min read30 per cent of Red Funnel staff unable to work with many self isolating or pinged by Track and Trace (updated)Despite higher levels of recruitment - due to busy staycation ferry traffic - Red Funnel say that 30 per cent of their staff are unable to work with many contacted by Track and Trace or are self-isolating
13, July 2021·1 min readDisruption to Red Funnel vehicle ferry service due to staff shortageSix vehicle ferry crossings are cancelled today, which could have a knock-on effect for the rest of the service