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'Essential Maintenance' Means Changes For Wightlink Passengers Next Weekend

There are changes for Wightlink passengers coming from the Portsmouth car ferry next weekend.

On Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 people using the Portsmouth car ferry route will need to use the Portsmouth International Port (PIP) - instead of the terminal in Gunwharf Road.

There will also be a temporary timetable in place and no foot passengers will be able to travel on the car ferries.

The changes are in force to allow essential maintenance of the boarding ramp at Gunwharf. 

This weekend has been chosen as Sunday 17 October is also the date of the Great South Run in Portsmouth when sailings are usually diverted to PIP to avoid road closures in the city. 

Extra FastCat foot passenger services will operate on Saturday and Sunday, departing Portsmouth Harbour at 22:30, 00:15, 03:15 and 05:15 and departing Ryde Pier Head at 23:00, 00:45, 03:45 and 05:45.  

Wightlink Chief Executive Keith Greenfield said:

“We are sorry if this temporary move to Portsmouth International Port causes inconvenience for some of our customers, but regular maintenance is essential.  

“We will be operating extra overnight FastCat foot passenger sailings for commuters, key workers and others who need to travel at this time. We advise everyone travelling with Wightlink between Portsmouth and Fishbourne that weekend to be prepared as their journeys will be different. Wightlink colleagues will be based at PIP to assist them.” 

The new timetable for 16/17 Oct and full details of the operational changes can be seen here: www.wightlink.co.uk/pip 

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