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
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
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