Dover ferry port puts on special services for stranded passengers

A number of special provisions were made available at Dover ferry port this week to aid passengers who found themselves stranded following the cancellation of Eurostar services.

The terminal's travel centre stayed open overnight and rest areas were set up to make passengers more comfortable.

Volunteers and police answered questions from travellers, while the Red Cross provided blankets and hot drinks.

Bob Goldfield, chief executive of Dover ferry port, said: "Despite the increased number of passengers heading through the port, our staff have embraced the challenge and travellers have expressed their appreciation of the extra effort made to keep them informed and comfortable.

"We were happy to help those people who passed through the port and ensure their Christmas holiday got off to a better start. We wish all our passengers a safe onward journey."

Electrical problems caused Eurostar to cancel all of its services between December 19th and 21st, during which time some 52,000 passengers travelled to the continent from Dover.

P&O Ferries and Seafrance serve the Calais ferry link from the British port, while LD Lines operates ferries to Boulogne.

Travellers also have the option of taking ferries to Dunkerque from Dover with Norfolkline.

Posted by Andrew Smith

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