Comment posted Kilcreggan ferry still off for 3rd May by Jam.
When they first started they assured us, in person, that they had a second ferry on standby should anything go wrong……where is it?
This is a disgrace, how many times have they been off in the last month. They are totally unreliable.
Maybe you could ask the Transport MSP for a statement.
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As an OAP who lives on the Peninsula perhaps I can give a thought or two as to why the numbers might be down.
After hearing all the stories both in the media and from friends who use the ferry it took me 3months to even pluck up enough courage to go on this vessel, not to mention the fact of it’s unreliability.
Health & Safety was my job in Local Government, so it was with much interest that I took my first journey…..I was not impressed.
If one was visually impaired or had limited mobility it is a disaster waiting to happen, maybe that is why so many OAP’s have stopped using it. As for mother’s with babies in a pushchair…forget it, especially in rough weather….they could never carry a child down the steep steps.
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Time for the people of Rosneath to take the gloves off, waste no further time on the council, SPT or even Holyrood, and start leaning hard on their MEP.
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I have to say Robert that our MSP Jackie Baillie has been very supportive and met with the transport minister yesterday.
Council candidates George Freeman, Susie Will and Fiona Howard have also vigorously campaigned.
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When they first started they assured us, in person, that they had a second ferry on standby should anything go wrong……where is it?
This is a disgrace, how many times have they been off in the last month. They are totally unreliable.
Maybe you could ask the Transport MSP for a statement.
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There have been misdirection, misleading statements and outright lies told during this fiasco.
My questions
“Why did it take Clydelink so long to present the ‘back up’ vessel for certification?”
“Why was it not done immediately when the vessel arrived?”
“How long will it take to repair Island Princess?”
“Why are we getting no answers?”
This is not the transparent unimpeachable standard we expect from a public body and SPT should be asking these question on behalf of the public instead of fobbing them off and being petulant.
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Keith.Brown.msp@scottish.parliament.uk
For the attention of Mr Keith Brown.
Re: Kilcreggan ferry.
Dear Sir
Please note that the Kilcreggan to Gourock is off again – should you wish to use it today.
This has now become a regular occurrence. No doubt the Strathclyde’s STP are keeping you up todate on the current situation on the new contact’s provision when they appointed a new provider on 1 April 2012.
But please do check out http://twitter.com/#!/kilcregganferry/ for the continuing tale of woe
Best wishes
Hamish Beaton
PS here’s a recap:
Tweets
16hKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Thur 3 May sailings postponed. Coaches departing Kil at 0745, 0830, 1115, 1430 and 1615. Departing Gourock at 0645, 0930, 1300, 1730 & 1830.
1 MayKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Wed 2 May sailings postponed. Coaches departing Kil at 0745, 0830, 1115, 1430 and 1615. Departing Gourock at 0645, 0930, 1300, 1730 & 1830.
1 MayKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Coach transfers operating for the remainder of the day. Departing Kil at 1615 and 1705. Departing Gourock at 1500, 1730 and 1835.
30 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Tue 1 May. Sailings cancelled. Courtesy coaches departing front door Gourock Station 0645, 0915, 0945, 1215.
30 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Tue 1 May. Sailings cancelled. Courtesy coaches departing Kilcreggan Pier at 0745, 0815, 1045 and 1115. Appx 90 mins to Gourock.
30 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Thanks to Garelochead Coaches and Hardies Coaches for their assistance in providing alternative transport for Tue 1 May.
30 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
@TerraceCoffee We are still awaiting confirmation of coach availability. We will update as soon as we know.
30 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Further update to follow at 0930 tomorrow morning.
30 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Ferry picked up a creel line close to Kilcreggan today and has sustained damage to an engine. There will be no service Tue morning.
30 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
The Kilcreggan coach is Garelochead Coaches, departing Kilcreggan Pier at 1730.
30 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
The Gourock coach is Hardies Coached, departing front door of Gourock train station at 1730
30 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Please note there will be one coach leaving Gourock and one coach leaving Kilcreggan at 1730 today.
30 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
There will be a coach departure from Kilcreggan for Gourock at 1730 today.
30 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
There will be a coach departure from Gourock for Kilcreggan, at 1730 today.
30 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Sailings between Gourock and Kilcreggan have been terminated for the remainder of the day. We are currently arranging alternative transport.
30 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
1614 Departure from Gourock cancelled due to technical issue. Apologies for inconvenience.
26 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Timetable suggestions. Is the timetable working for you? If you have any suggestions please let us know by Thursday 3rd May. Thank you.
26 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
The technical issue earlier today was caused by a plastic bag blocking a seawater engine cooling inlet. Apologies for any delay.
26 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Due to a technical issue the 1542 service from Gourock is cancelled. All other departures will operate as normal.
25 AprClyde Link @clydelink
1637 Due to worsening weather. There will be 1 coach departing Kil’gan at 1730 for Gou’k, then departing Gou’k at 1830 for Kil’gan.
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25 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
1637 Due to worsening weather. There will be 1 coach departing Kil’gan at 1730 for Gou’k, then departing Gou’k at 1830 for Kil’gan.
25 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
For the 1750 departure from Gourock please muster at the normal ferry departure point at Gourock. A crew member will escort you to the coach
25 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
There will be 1 departure from Gourock for the remainder of today at 1750 by coach to Greenock, then ferry travel to Kilcreggan.
25 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Due to wind there will be 1 sailing from Kilcreggan today at 1704, if the service has to terminate in Greenock a coach will run to Gourock.
25 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Due to strong winds 1704 departure from Kilcreggan will be docking at James Watt Dock rather than Gourock Pier.
25 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Due to strong winds at Gourock Pier service is suspended until the 1704 departure from Kilcreggan.
23 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Due to an issue with the linkspan at Gourock we will be sharing Kilcreggan Steps with Argyll Ferries. We will work to minimise any delay.
13 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Service has resumed, next departure Kilcreggan 1704 then Gourock 1723.
13 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
The following departures will be replaced with coach transfer: Kilcreggan 1158 and 1330. Gourock 1313 and 1418. Apologies for inconvenience.
13 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Due to a technical issue services are currently suspended. Next Kilcreggan dept 1526, next Gourock dept 1542
8 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Happy Easter to all of our passengers.
5 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
We are operating to our regular schedule over the Easter holiday weekend.
4 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Normal service resumes this morning, 1st departure Gourock 0700.
3 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Due to continued swell & high winds at Gourock sailings for the remainder of the day are cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience.
3 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Service update. Next planned sailing from Gourock at 1614 and from Kilcreggan at 1630 today.
3 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Sailings between Gourock and Kilcreggan are suspended due to high winds at Gourock Pier. Situation will be reviewed at 14:15.
3 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Sailings between Gourock and Kilcreggan are suspended due to high winds. Further update at 12:00
3 AprKilcreggan Ferry @kilcregganferry
Sailings between Gourock and Kilcreggan are suspended due to high winds at Gourock Pier. Reviewed at 08:00.
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Any sign of the estimable Mr Brown sticking his head above the gunwales?
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hi Robert – automatic reply received from MSP’s office. Holding my breath
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and exhale
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On the afternoon of the 3rd of May 2012 , I saw Clydelink Ltd second/reserve vessel , MV Cailin Oir (the orange and white one) crossing from Gourock to Kilcreggan shadowed by a fast RiB. I expected it back into Gourock but it stayed tied-up alongside the pier at Kilcreggan for most of the afternoon. This is turning into a right debacle with no detailed explanation to the travelling public and their website is not showing any news. People have told me of having to take a mini bus via the Erskine Bridge to Gourock Station. Good hard questions are needing to be asked and it is NOT just teething problems.
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