Storm Chandra: Shields Ferry closed due to 'adverse weather conditions'
Services on the Shields Ferry have been forced to stop today due to Storm Chandra hitting the UK.
After running as usual on Monday, January 26, today will see all services suspended.
It comes after services were also halted over the weekend due to bad weather.
A statement posted to social media from the ferry’s operating team said: “ Ferry services will be suspended on Tuesday, 27 January, due to adverse weather conditions which have been forecasted.
“A replacement bus service, which connects our two landings via Tyne Tunnel will be in place.
“Tickets are also being accepted on Metro.
“We will continue to closely monitor the conditions so that we can get the service up and running for our customers.
“We're sorry for the inconvenience.”
Storm Chandra hit the UK overnight from Monday into Tuesday, January 27 with wind gusts of over 50 miles per hour expected over the day in the North East.
Heavy rain and wind are forecast throughout the remainder of Tuesday, although calmer conditions are expected to return by Wednesday.