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Be aware of slight changes to the Island Line timetable on New Year's Day
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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South Western Railways - which includes Island Line - appear to be in trouble and one possible outcome, they say, would be for the franchise to be nationalised. Details within
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As reported yesterday, Bob Seely says he is keen to ensure that any potential changes to the management of Island Line will not impact on passengers; and that the £26 million investment will be delivered as planned
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The Solent LEP and Isle of Wight Council have raised £1m between them to unlock the £26m government investment in Island Line
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Passengers should allow more time for their journeys if making ongoing transport connections
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If you are a bus, rail or road user, this comprehensive report from the recent meeting of the Bus and Rail Users' Group should be of interest
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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
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Some routes will not have a train service or a replacement bus service. Details within
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News OnTheWight has discovered that the new Island Line trains, originally expected to arrive early summer, have been delayed
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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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There'll be a bus replacement service in place over both the weekends as essential engineering work takes place
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Children of South Western Railways' staff are urging passengers to wear their face masks in order to help protect their families
