Hovertravel are to resume a normal winter timetable from Wednesday, but works to improve the company’s new craft will not be completed until June.
A 15-minute service at commuter times is to be reinstated from Wednesday morning following the reintroduction of Island Express into the fleet.
The ageing Island Express and Freedom 90 craft are now both in operation following investment and upgrade work undertaken to ensure they are serviceable and available for use until at least next winter.
Meanwhile, Hovertravel have identified a number of developments to the systems of both Solent Flyer and Island Flyer – the 2 new craft – that need to be undertaken. This commenced over the weekend with Island Flyer returning to Griffon Hoverwork in Southampton. Each of the new craft is taking it in turns to return to Southampton, with works expected to be completed on both craft at sometime during May/June.
Neil Chapman, Managing Director for Hovertravel has said:
“Everyone at Hovertravel appreciates your patience and values your loyalty to our service. We are dedicated to delivering the best possible service we can.
“As always if you wish to discuss any aspect of our service please get in touch with me or my operation managers”.
