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Since Stagecoach lost South Western franchise, they've no longer been able to offer mega-cheap tickets on Portsmouth or Southampton to London route.
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.
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It won't be as simple as sticking a carriage in your back garden, the criteria for adopting these trains is quite extensive. Details within
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Many thanks to Stuart George from the Isle of Wight Bus Users Group for sending through changes to the FastCat...
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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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Andrew Turner has pledged his support as the Isle of Wight Council moves forward to the next stage of implementing an Island Infrastructure Taskforce.
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The hope is that people will prepare a small shoebox of gifts, or even just a single gift for someone who is vulnerable or facing homelessness this Christmas
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Those campaigning to keep Island Line within the South West franchise will be spitting out their cornflakes at the breakfast table when they read the Department for Transport's proposals for the line.
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Isle of Wight transport leaders ready to engage at IWBRUG public forum this Saturday
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South Western Railways celebrate the launch of the new Class 484 Island Line trains. Quotes from Government, MP, Cabinet member for transport and more
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The Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users Group have written to all councillors to say they strongly disagree with the recommendation of the Garnett Report to remove Island Line from the wider South Western Franchise.
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South Western Railways says the new timetable "will provide sufficient capacity to cover current and forecast demand, while making a series of changes to improve customer journeys"
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News, hot from the meeting to save Island Line, the DfT have informed Isle of Wight council officials that the line will be included in the next rail Franchise
