More misery for car ferry customers as cancellations continue
Isle of Wight ferry firm Red Funnel has announced another raft of cancellations on its car ferry service.
A dozen more sailings are off tomorrow (Monday) — six from East Cowes and six from Southampton.
It follows an influx of cancellations over the last week, including today (Sunday), following technical problems with vessel Red Falcon.
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Car ferry disruption continues with further 12 cancellations
12 Red Funnel sailings cancelled tomorrow as revised timetable is extended
The ship remains out of action due to an "unexpected fault" with the propulsion system, meaning the route is currently operating with just one boat.
The following sailings are off on Monday, March 17:
From Southampton: 4.30am, 7.30am, 10.30am, 1.30pm, 4.30pm and 7.30pm
From East Cowes: 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm and 9pm
A spokesperson for Red Funnel said: "Whilst this news is disappointing, it is crucial to address the issue immediately to prevent further complications.
"With our other vehicle ferry, Red Eagle, undergoing its scheduled annual refit, we'll be extending our revised vehicle ferry timetable."
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