‘Unforeseen challenges’ and Covid are cited as reasons for delaying the reopening of the Isle of Wight’s train line. While they’re waiting, they’ll take the opportunity to repaint the stations
Island Line Trains
Island Line Trains are the Isle of Wight’s only commercial rail provider.
The service runs from Ryde Pier head in the north of the Island, to Shanklin towards the south.
It’s a vital lifeline, providing a swift connection to means to exit to the Mainland, via the FastCat or Hover.
Feasibility study into extending Island Line to Ventnor and Newport underway
The feasibility study into extending Island Line from Ryde to Newport and Shanklin to Ventnor has begun but Bob Seely says it can only proceed with the support and cooperation of the Steam Railway
Thursday, 21st January, 2021 4:22pm
By IW Council Press Office with 21 readers' comments
Here’s where Isle of Wight Class 483 trains are going next – After 3 million miles of service
It might be the last day the Class 483s are in action on Island Line, but it's not the last time you'll be able to ride one. Details within
Sunday, 3rd January, 2021 9:16pm
By South Western Railway Press Office with one comment
The Isle of Wight says a fond farewell to Island Line’s 80-year-old trains, the Class 483s
Today (Sunday) sees the end of an era on Island Line as the 80-year-old Class 483 trains make their last journeys on the line
Sunday, 3rd January, 2021 9:06am
By Sally Perry with 4 readers' comments
Class 483 Island Line 1938 train could be retiring to Essex after the Isle of Wight
The London Transport Traction Group have been informed that, pending final approval, they have secured one of the former Northern Line stock - now an Island Line train - for preservation
Tuesday, 24th November, 2020 6:56am
By Daniel Nash with one comment
First new Island Line train – Class 484 – arrives on the Isle of Wight … on a ferry
The delivery of the new train, making its way down from Warwickshire, marks a major step towards a more modern Island Line
Thursday, 19th November, 2020 3:00pm
By James McKinnon with 5 readers' comments
First video footage of the new Island Line trains emerges: Watch
Catch a look at one of the new Island Line trains in motion in this short video by Mark Hopwood of South Western Railways
Monday, 16th November, 2020 12:13pm
By Sally Perry with 7 readers' comments
‘We’re small but mighty, so let’s make Isle of Wight proud and win this competition’ – Sandown Railway Station in running for national award
Vote for Sandown Railway Station in the World Cup of Stations Battle. Details within
Tuesday, 13th October, 2020 8:38am
By South Western Railway Press Office with one comment
Ticket sales on Island Line trains resumes
Passengers will be able to buy tickets on the train from Monday 12th October.
Sunday, 11th October, 2020 10:08am
By Sally Perry with one comment
