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Island Line Trains

Island Line Trains – which is part of South Western Railways – is 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 of exit to the Mainland, via the FastCat or Hover.

28, December 2019·1 min read

New Year’s Day travel on Island Line Trains

Be aware of slight changes to the Island Line timetable on New Year's Day

Islandline trains - Filling between the new walls with material

20, March 2015·1 min read

Islandline trains back in service from Shanklin

One day ahead of schedule, the train service between Shanklin and Ryde St John's returns to normal service with an adjusted timetable ensuring later trains.

11, February 2014·1 min read

Design competition celebrates 150 years of Island rail network

Ryde Academy students have organised a railway competition with a First Class prize.

12, November 2015·2 min read

Island Line: Consultation launched for South Western Rail franchise

There's a lot to read through, but residents concerned about the future of Island Line have until 9th February to respond to the consultation. OnTheWight will be reminding readers throughout the period.

8, August 2022·1 min read

Half (nine) of Island Line trains cancelled this afternoon/evening: Monday 8th – see which ones are running

If you are relying on the Island Line service from this afternoon to this evening you'll need to check whether your planned journey is cancelled

2, March 2020·1 min read

Extension of the current Isle of Wight railway moves to the next stage

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

7, October 2022·1 min read

Island Line suspended on Saturday night as Network Rail unable to provide sufficient power

The suspension is a knock-on effect of the mainland national rail strikes, which mean Network Rail unable to provide sufficient power to the Island Line

7, June 2022·1 min read

Three Isle of Wight railway stations undergo paint jobs

It's part of a £1.5m programme, which has seen 57 stations across the SWR network repainted both internally and externally in 2021/2022

south western railway liveried train at a platform

18, February 2022·1 min read

South Western Railway services suspended and customers urged not to travel

Services have been suspended until at least 6pm tonight (Friday)

Class 450 Train going through Fleet Station

14, July 2023·2 min read

SWR announces revised timetable amid ASLEF and RMT union action

SWR confirms a reduced service schedule due to impending ASLEF and RMT union strikes

24, April 2018·1 min read

Performance of new South Western Railway franchise to be reviewed

Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has ordered the investigation following concerns about South Western Railway’s capability since taking over and also that of Network Rail, says MP.

21, October 2015·3 min read

Council leader says questions over transport expert are ‘mischief’ making

As Chris Garnett and Nick Finney know each other from years gone by, questions have been raised. The leader of the council describe these as a "desire to make mischief to unclear ends".

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