Shields Ferry resumes service on River Tyne
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Shields Ferry resumes service on River Tyne

4 days ago · Originally published 8 May 2026 8/10 Original headline: Return of the Shields Ferry and other vanished ferry routes on the River Tyne
The Shields Ferry has resumed its service on the River Tyne after a three-month absence. The ferry, which travels between North and South Shields, was damaged in January by Storm Chandra. The service carries around 400,000 to 500,000 passengers per year.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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