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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.
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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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The hourly service comes into effect next week. Details within.
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The 81-year-old trains that run on Island Line are to be swapped out for new ones. OnTheWight has all the details on this important news.
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Not everyone is happy about yesterday’s announcement of the five new trains for Island Line. Roger Berrisford, spokesman for Light Rail Isle of Wight rips into it, labelling it a ‘shameful day’.
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It’s all change for the new upcoming Island Line trains. OnTheWight has secured a first glimpse at what the interiors will look like and detail their new facilities and passenger capacity.
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South West Trains say the grinding and welding work has been completed now and will endeavour to keep any other noisy work to a minimum.
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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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As reported yesterday, Bob Seely says he is keen to ensure that any potential changes to the management of Island Line will not impact on passengers; and that the £26 million investment will be delivered as planned
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The Solent LEP and Isle of Wight Council have raised £1m between them to unlock the £26m government investment in Island Line
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Passengers should allow more time for their journeys if making ongoing transport connections
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Since the MP was elected, he’s spoken about extending the Isle of Wight train line at both ends. Looks like this recent news could mark one step closer to that goal
