Mersey Ferries suspended for seventh consecutive day

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 13:33 · Archive

The Mersey Ferries have been suspended for seven days due to a mechanical issue with the Snowdrop's engine.

The Mersey Ferries suspended services for the seventh consecutive day, with operators citing a mechanical issue with the Snowdrop's engine. There have been no morning or evening commuter services or river cruises since the initial suspension last Saturday.

Passengers are being offered a replacement bus service operating between Seacombe Ferry Terminal and Hamilton Square railway station. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, which operates the ferries, stated that tickets from Mersey Ferries are being accepted by Merseyrail for commuter sailing times only.

Engineers are working on site to resolve the mechanical problem with the Snowdrop. The Royal Daffodil, which underwent initial passenger trials last week, has not yet entered full passenger service and remains unavailable. Officials stated they hope to restore services as soon as possible and have apologised for the inconvenience caused.

How it is being reported

• Mersey Ferries suspended for full week now as statement issuedThe iconic river crossing has been out of action for seven consecutive daysLiverpool Echo · 16 Oct, 13:00
• Mersey Ferries suspended for sixth dayTHE MERSEY ferries service is suspended for the sixth day in a row due to 'technical issues'.Wirral Globe · 15 Oct, 08:43

In this story: Mersey Ferries · Liverpool City Region Combined Authority · Seacombe Ferry Terminal · Hamilton Square railway station · Merseyrail

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