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If you are a bus or train user on the Isle of Wight you are welcome to attend this meeting on Saturday morning in Newport.
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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The Department for Transport has announced the company who has been awarded the south western franchise, which will run from 20 August 2017.
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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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KILF say that although Island Line is in the next franchise, its long-term future is still far from certain. They're looking forward to hearing First MTR's “exciting package of proposals".
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MP says he's pleased the franchise awarding process is over so "we can all start to move forward".
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In the absence of specific funding detail, the Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users' Group share their cautious welcome over franchise news for Island Line trains.
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The resident group KILF believes it's vital for Island Line's survival that this Isle of Wight train line must stay within the South Western Rail Franchise. Here are the results they've shared with OnTheWight of responses they got when asking for assurances from each of the local election candidates on the route.
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The Isle of Wight community rail group is helping to launch national campaign promoting scenic and sustainable tourism by rail.
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A year-long study of the the Isle of Wight's transport infrastructure, including the train line, bus service, ferries, the Medina River link and more. OnTheWight has the details of the Task Force recommendations.
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Today's transport report has delivered a list of recommendations for Island Line including ensuring Island Line remains part of the franchised National Rail Network. Here's the detail and the reaction.
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It's official. Island Line has now been taken over by a new company. Free WiFi at Island Line stations are among the promised improvements. There's a new logo too.
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Plans include securing more modern rolling stock, a half-hourly service, station improvements and better promotion of the route.
