Newcastle MP敦促新南威尔士州以零排放船只取代老化、不可靠的渡轮, Newcastle MP urges NSW to replace aging, unreliable ferries with zero-emission vessels amid ongoing service issues.

纽卡斯尔(Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp)呼吁新南威尔士州政府用零排放船只取代该市老旧的渡轮船队, Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp is calling on the NSW government to replace the city’s aging ferry fleet with zero-emission vessels, citing repeated service disruptions due to the MV Shortland and MV Hunter—both over 38 years old—facing prolonged outages, including the MV Hunter’s ongoing absence since February 2025. 他敦促明斯政府将其清洁运输承诺扩大到纽卡斯尔,与州电气化目标保持一致。 He urged the Minns government to extend its clean transport commitments to Newcastle, aligning with state electrification goals. 运输部长约翰·格雷厄姆承认关切,并确认对渡轮进行条件评估,包括可能的电气化,将为今后的规划提供依据。 Transport Minister John Graham acknowledged concerns and confirmed a condition assessment of the ferries, including potential electrification, will inform future planning.