Shields Ferry resumes after damage to landing platform

The Shields Ferry has now resumed after damage was repaired. Credit: Nexus

The Shields Ferry service has resumed after being suspended due to damage caused to the landing.

The service between North and South Shields had been suspended on Wednesday 1 November.

A spokesperson for Nexus, which runs the service, said a river swell had damaged a plate on the landing in North Shields, causing it to come loose.

Repairs have been made and the service has resumed.

A Nexus spokesperson said: “The Shields Ferry service resumed at 3:15pm.

“Thanks to customers for their patience during this period of disruption, which was caused by the tidal swell damaging a metal plate on our North Shields landing.

“Repairs were completed this afternoon and we now have the green light to resume Tyne crossings.”

A plate has been damaged on the north landing, causing the service to be suspended. Credit: Nexus

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