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The last check-in for vehicles passengers travelling on the ferry from Stornoway to Ullapool has reverted back to 45 minutes before departure.

 

But, the cut-off time remains at one hour for the outbound ferry at Ullapool.

 

Cal Mac says ferry traffic congestion in Ullapool is causing problems. Vehicles disembarking from MV Loch Seaforth meets incoming traffic arriving at the pier.

 

In October, vehicle passengers were told to turn up 15 minutes earlier to ensure that all vehicles are parked up before the vessel unloads.

 

MP Angus MacNeil raised the issue with Cal Mac.

 

Mr MacNeil said: “I am very pleased that vehicle passengers travelling from Stornoway will not have to wait an extra 15 minutes in the car park due to a traffic congestion issue in Ullapool, however I would hope another solution would be found to reduce the check-in at Ullapool as well.

 

“There is little point of faster ferries with longer check-in times as it leaves travellers enduring the same length of journey as before.

 

"Shorter check-in times have to be something ferry companies aim for, after all you can fly all over Europe with a typical 30 minute check in time. It would seem unreasonable that a ferry company wants people to park their cars in a car park for minimum of an hour before sailing.

 

“I would like to see the overall check-in time in all ports reduced and also give passengers the option of an online check-in service.”

 

Cal Mac trims Stornoway check-in  

 

11 January 2016