Forth hovercraft link set for trial

A HOVERCRAFT link between Edinburgh and Fife is set to undergo trials in October.

By The Newsroom

Published 26th Aug 2006, 01:00 BST

Bus and train operator Stagecoach plans to invite passengers to take part in the experimental service between Kirkcaldy and Portobello. The company will use a 150-seat BHT-130 hovercraft, which is expected to complete the crossing in 20 minutes.

Stagecoach said scheduled services could start in 2008. The firm has also proposed a ferry link across the Forth - but that scheme may require new harbours.