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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
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 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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A just-unearthed letter from the Island’s MP to a transport Minister back in March exposes a revelation about his wishes for Island Line say KILF. OnTheWight have put this to Andrew Turner.
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Michael Portillo visits the Isle of Wight and travels on Island Line trains as well as the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, before heading to Osborne House. Tune in on Thursday.
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Heavy rainfall suspends Island Line services between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin - line expected to be out of action for days
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A technical analysis of the council-commissioned Garnett Report on Island Line's future has been sent to all councillors ahead of next week’s Full Council meeting. It picks apart the report, calling into question ‘the validity of the analysis provided’.
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The campaign group set up to fight for Island Line trains to remain part of the wider franchise express their disappointment at the contents of the Invitation to Tender issued today.
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Your chance to travel on the 'new' trains is getting closer. South Western Railway have now announced the date for the reopening of the line
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The closure between Ryde Pier Head and Ryde Esplanade was originally scheduled for earlier in 2022. Due to a delay in obtaining the necessary permits, the programme of work had to be changed and the line closure was then rescheduled
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Those who rely on the service for travel to work, school and for leisure will be keeping their fingers crossed that the final round of train safety tests will be completed successfully
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South Western Railway alters Island Line's summer timetable aiming to improve reliability
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Island Line catch up with timetable changes instigated by Wightlink earlier in the year.
