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A major landslip in the Hook area is severely reducing the number of trains that can safely run on the line between Basingstoke and Woking
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The closure between Ryde Pier Head and Ryde Esplanade was originally scheduled for earlier in 2022. Due to a delay in obtaining the necessary permits, the programme of work had to be changed and the line closure was then rescheduled
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South Western Railway customers are strongly advised to consider whether their journey is essential and to make other plans if they can
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Islanders who rely on the SWT service to travel on the Mainland will be pleased to hear of the return of a pre-Omicron timetable
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There was a great deal of excitement on the Isle of Wight yesterday (and beyond) as the first new Class 484 Island Line train arrived. See the video and photos within
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The delivery of the new train, making its way down from Warwickshire, marks a major step towards a more modern Island Line
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The Island Line depot team are widely respected for their work, so it's no surprise that they picked up this commendation at the National Rail Awards
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See photos of the trains being refurbished, plus details of when the line will be out of service for the major engineering works
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South Western Railways - which includes Island Line - appear to be in trouble and one possible outcome, they say, would be for the franchise to be nationalised. Details within
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The hourly service comes into effect next week. Details within.
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The strike action on South Western Railway starts on Tuesday 18th June and runs to, and including, Saturday 22nd June.
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Trevor Long says Island Line Train's 'company policy' to not allow mobility scooters is a personal attack on people with disabilities.
