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Cross-channel passenger service to cease

LD Lines has announced the ending of its Dover – Boulogne passenger service from 5 September 2010 but confirms it is considering options to continue the link with a freight only service from 6 September 2010 onwards. The company is currently examining commercial opportunities to operate a reduced frequency, primarily unaccompanied freight only...

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