CalMac helps rescue stranded passengers overnight after Waverley crash [Ardrossan Herald]



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Date: 04/09/2020

The Ardrossan to Brodick ferry ensured that passengers who were stranded on Arran last night following the Waverley crash were taken safely back to the mainland.


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CalMac helps rescue stranded passengers overnight after Waverley crash

Ardrossan Herald

The Ardrossan to Brodick ferry ensured that passengers who were stranded on Arran last night following the Waverly crash were taken safely back to

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Tags: x Caledonian MacBrayne x PS Waverley x Paddle Steamer x Ardrossan x Brodick x Pier collision

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03/09/2020Emergency response after Waverley steamer hits pier [BBC News]
27/08/2020Waverleys operators launch new emergency fund-raising appeal [Helensburgh Advertiser]
26/08/2020Traffic through Perth Harbour increases by 200 per cent in two years under management of CalMac [Daily Record]
26/08/2020Poll launched into Lochboisdale to Mallaig ferry transport links [Stornoway Gazette]
24/08/2020CalMac flags 'significant' fleet improvements during dry dock programme [Ross-shire Journal]
22/08/2020Waverley finally sets sail after two years [BBC News]
22/08/2020In pictures: Waverley paddle steamer cruises on Clyde [Evening Times]
21/08/2020Paddle steamer Waverleys first passenger cruise since 2018 cancelled [Sunday Post]
21/08/2020Maid of the Loch reopens to the public after lockdown [Helensburgh Advertiser]
20/08/2020The Waverley paddle steamer to set sail this week for first time in two years [Daily Record]
18/08/2020Isles visitors asked to pre-book before travelling [BBC News]
18/08/2020New Arran ferry's bulbous bow replaced in 400k dry dock repairs [Ardrossan Herald]
18/08/2020Paddle steamer Waverley set for first Clyde cruises since 2018 [Helensburgh Advertiser]
16/08/2020CalMac customers' 'thumbs-up' for virus response [Ross-shire Journal]
15/08/2020Ardrossan and Ayr Scotrail services replaced after train collides with car [Ayr Advertiser]
14/08/2020PS Waverley returns to the water after almost two years of major repairs [Evening Times]
13/08/2020Extra staff brought in for ferry's massive queues [BBC News]
11/08/2020New Arran ferry in dry dock on major step to completion [Ardrossan Herald]
08/08/2020Waverley makes stunning return to Inverclyde's waters after refit [Greenock Telegraph]
05/08/2020Heavy weather disrupts Ardrossan and Ayr railway routes [Ardrossan Herald]
04/08/2020Ardrossan to remain main berth for Arran Ferry despite Troon works green light [Ardrossan Herald]
31/07/2020Cumbrae ferry suspended due to 'extreme passenger' numbers [BBC News]
26/07/2020Council bosses are keeping a 5,000 report on the crumbling Comet paddle steamer replica secret [Greenock Telegraph]
17/07/2020Ayrshire rail disruption: Buses to replace trains [Ardrossan Herald]
16/07/2020Coronavirus in Scotland: Physical distancing on Arran ferries 'unrealistic' for tourism [BBC News]
10/07/2020When will Maid of the Loch paddle steamer reopen to public? [Helensburgh Advertiser]
09/07/2020CalMac cuts distancing to 1m from tomorrow and extends bookings [Scotsman]
03/07/2020'Maid of the Loch' rescue effort gets £20,000 online boost [Helensburgh Advertiser]
30/06/2020CalMac ferry website crashes amid reports of 'extremely high' traffic [Ross-shire Journal]
24/06/2020Plans lodged to upgrade Troon Harbour for ferry during Ardrossan renovation [Ardrossan Herald]
23/06/2020Staff at CalMac's Gourock nerve centre have been praised for rising to challenges brought on by coronavirus pandemic [Greenock Telegraph]
20/06/2020Waverley paddle steamer is looking shipshape again [Greenock Telegraph]
12/06/2020Historic paddle steamer Waverley could sail again this summer [Scotsman]
04/06/2020CalMac set to extend essential travel only timetable as it reveals it has turned away more than 270 visitors trying to reach west coast islands [Press and Journal]
03/06/2020Essential Kilcreggan ferry timetable extended by CalMac [Helensburgh Advertiser]
27/05/2020Talk of the towns: Virtual cruise [Greenock Telegraph]
13/05/2020CalMac's reduced Covid-19 timetable to remain in place for two more months [Ross-shire Journal]
29/04/2020Maid of the Loch 'needs urgent financial help', charity says [Helensburgh Advertiser]
22/04/2020Pandemic forces Calmac to abandon their 2020 intake of apprentices [Ardrossan Herald]
20/04/2020PS Waverley will not return to Helensburgh in 2020 [Helensburgh Advertiser]
14/04/2020Caledonian MacBrayne records 99% fall in Easter ferry passengers [Scotsman]
14/04/2020Complete replacement of crumbling Comet may be needed [Greenock Telegraph]
07/04/2020Iconic Comet replica condemned after being left to rot by council [Greenock Telegraph]
31/03/2020Maid of the Loch paddle steamer 'closed until late June', says charity [Helensburgh Advertiser]
26/03/2020CalMac introduces 'Essential Lifeline Timetable' amidst coronavirus pandemic [Ardrossan Herald]
25/03/2020CalMac call centres swamped by refund requests [Ardrossan Herald]
19/03/2020Coronavirus: CalMac to operate 'turn up and go' service during outbreak [Press and Journal]
11/03/2020Ferry safety fears lead to disruption [Ardrossan Herald]
03/03/2020Further CalMac ferry contract delays causing 'major disruption' for islanders [The Herald]
21/02/2020Tiree ferry terminal closure delayed to allow supplies to be brought in following storms [Press and Journal]
16/02/2020Ferry crew praised for berthing lurching ferry [BBC News]
09/02/2020Storm Ciara: Major disruption on Scotland's railways as services cancelled and delayed due to extreme weather [Scotsman]
07/02/2020Scotrail issue further warning to commuters over engineering works [Ardrossan Herald]
24/01/2020Work begins on £2.3m boiler refit of iconic Waverley paddle steamer [Greenock Telegraph]
22/01/2020Railway stations celebrate anniversary of their reopening [Ardrossan Herald]
06/01/2020Arran ferry disruption makes national headlines as weather batters coast [Ardrossan Herald]
18/12/2019Iconic Clyde steamer to set sail in 2020 after fundraising appeal reaches goal [The Herald]
18/12/2019Costs double on delayed CalMac ferry contract [BBC News]
10/12/2019Trains between Kilwinning and Ardrossan Harbour cancelled [Ardrossan Herald]
07/12/2019Ayrshire trains cancelled due to high winds and heavy rain [Daily Record]
11/11/2019Disruption for ferry passengers with 25 of 28 services hit with issues [Press and Journal]
24/10/2019Maid of the Loch's engine room open to public this weekend [Helensburgh Advertiser]
08/10/2019Loch Lomond's Maid of the Loch paddle steamer started for first time in 40 years [Scotsman]
07/10/2019Technical failure causes major disruption to Arran ferry route [BBC News]
21/09/2019Waverley paddle steamer appeal given £1m from Scottish government [BBC News]
20/08/2019Canal Street Station [Transport Trust]
17/08/2019Paisley pub on site of Britains worst canal disaster to honour victims [Scotsman]
09/08/2019Push to restore Waverley paddle steamer hits £500k milestone [Scotsman]
11/07/2019New boilers on way for Waverley amid hopes historic steamship will set sail next summer [Scotsman]
15/06/2019'Save the Waverley' paddle steamer appeal launched [BBC News]
08/06/2019£2m fundraising bid to save worlds last sea-going paddle steamer in Scotland [Scotsman]
10/05/2019Waverley paddle steamer 'will not sail in 2019' [BBC News]
19/04/2019Loch Lomond paddle steamer opens to visitors [BBC News]
12/03/2019Lifeline ferry services to be used to bring fresh ideas to the islands [The Herald]
10/01/2019Loch Lomond's Maid of the Loch to be winched ashore [BBC News]
10/01/2019Whoops! Maid of Loch falls back in water in winching fail [STV News]
07/12/2018Lifeline for ailing Loch Lomond paddle steamer [BBC News]
25/08/2018Passengers stranded as paddle steamer Waverley breaks down [BBC News]
23/08/2018Public sector to compete for ScotRail franchise [BBC News]
28/04/2018Anger over Campbeltown Ferry service suspension [BBC Scotland]
19/03/2018Major funding for Balloch-based Maid of the Loch [BBC News]
25/08/2017Clyde cruises cancelled after Waverley pier crash [BBC News]
09/10/2016Hell on wheelsLife for commuters on Scotland's over-crowded trains [Sunday Herald]
07/10/2016Scotrail under fire as third of routes see more than half of trains arrive late [Herald]
30/11/2015Scotlands worst performing train station revealed [Scotsman]
06/08/2012New level crossing system trial a success [Network Rail]
05/03/2012Joy for rail travellers as transport minister promises Glasgow's 9 'at risk' stations will not shut [Evening Times]
25/06/2009Ardrossan drivers asked 'Would it kill you to wait?' [Network Rail Article]
22/06/2006Opponents of Sunday ferry service to meet minister [Scotsman]
06/05/2003Rail Passengers Committee meeting on Arran [RPC]
15/08/2001Rail Passengers Committee meeting in Dunblane

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