Queen of Surrey Grounded, Easter Travel Chaos

0:00B.C. Ferries hit another snag this Easter long weekend when the Queen of Surrey fresh off a longer-than-plan refit got pulled from service Sunday. After just getting back online, Crew spotted a mechanical glitch in the steering panel, forcing quick action on one of the busiest travel stretches. That led to several cancel sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, but they diverted another ferry to help and rode out complimentary water. Taxi's for foot passengers until things stabilized. Travelers are feeling the pinch hard, especially with folks stuck overnight on Texada Island from an earlier breakdown. This piles on top of the spirit of Vancouver Island going down before the holiday rush, though it bounced back Saturday on the Sawawson to Swartz. Bay route. No word yet on when the Queen of Surrey will sail again, and now strong winds in the Strait of Georgia have officials warning of more potential. Cancelations. Monday Easter disruptions like these remind us how vital these routes are. B.C. Ferries is scrambling to keep up, so check updates before you head out.

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