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If you are planning to use Island Line at the weekend to get to or from the Pier Head or Esplanade, read on for details
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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No trains between Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Esplanade and Ryde St Johns Road at weekend due to track renewal
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The Department for Transport consultation drop-in session takes place between 12-2pm next Tuesday. No ideal for anyone with a full time job, or those working off the Isle of Wight.
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The hotly-debated future of Island Line continues. Here's the second in a number of exchanges between David Pugh and Nick Finney exchanging views on whether the Government provides a subsidy to the line, or not.
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The ping pong of emails between David Pugh and Nick Finney on the subject of the franchise for Island Line trains continues. There are at least another three to follow.
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The ping pong of emails between David Pugh and Nick Finney on the subject of the franchise for Island Line trains continues.
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We're almost there with the ping pong of emails between David Pugh and Nick Finney on the subject of the franchise for Island Line trains. These three short blasts have been grouped together. There'll be one last exchange after this.
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FirstGroup and MTR say they listened carefully to feedback from passengers, stakeholders and community groups and are committed to working with Islanders to develop a viable future for the Island Line.
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Those expecting to hear who's been awarded the South Western rail franchise - which includes Island Line - will have to wait an extra couple of months, after decision and implementation is delayed.
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Responses to the Island Line consultation should be with the DfT by 9th February, so don't delay and make sure your voice is heard.
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The comprehensive response by the group campaigning to keep Island Line in the south western franchise has been submitted to the Department for Transport.
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Campaigners say it's essential the Island's MP starts listening to Island residents on the future of Island Line trains as a matter of urgency and ask him to name a date in the next couple of weeks when he can attend a public meeting.
