Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry service to commence [Railscot]





Date: 17/05/2002

A ferry service between Rosyth and Zeebrugge is due to commence in May 2002. The service will be operated by Superfast Ferries. At this stage connecting railway freight or passenger services are not planned. Rosyth^s port does have a railway depot, but the connection to the main line faces north.


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