Metro Mayor considers reviving New Brighton ferry crossing

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 12:55 · Archive

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram says he would 'love' to restore ferry services between Liverpool and New Brighton.

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has expressed interest in restoring ferry services between Liverpool and New Brighton, with crossings to cease in the 1970s but potentially returning as part of a new £26 million ferry development. Feasibility studies are being undertaken to assess whether the service could be revived after more than fifty years.

Rotheram said reinstating the crossings is something he would 'love to do', suggesting it could open up opportunities as part of the broader ferry investment plan.

Metro Mayor considers reviving New Brighton ferry crossing — Image: Wirral Globe

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Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram would love to bring back New Brighton ferryWirral Globe · 30 Sept, 16:36
Metro Mayor on what he'd 'love to do' in next chapter for Mersey FerryLiverpool Echo · 30 Sept, 16:00

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