THE proposed redevelopment of the ferry terminal at Ardrossan (“£15m plan for ferry terminal at the centre of route battle”, The Herald, March 3) provides an ideal opportunity to rectify the blunder of 30 years ago, when the railway line was moved further away from the ferry. The resulting 200-metre walk from the so-called Ardrossan Harbour terminus to the boat is a real disincentive for anybody whose legs don't work as well as they once did, or who is encumbered by holiday luggage.

Extending the line to the terminal building, which is almost on the former Winton Pier station site, would make the public transport option easier as well as being environmentally-friendly.

Such a move could result in fewer cars clogging up the Arran roads which, according to the islanders, are already carrying far too many vehicles.

Jane Ann Liston,

5 Whitehill Terrace, Largo Road, St Andrews.

I AGREE with the comments made by North Ayrshire Council leader Joe Cullinane that the vision of an Ardrossan of the future is really exciting, but who is responsible for the shocking state of the approach road, which is full of ruts and potholes?

Malcolm Rankin,

107 Ardrossan Road, Seamill.