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IW Radio are reporting that Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Andrew Turner, said that it was not his responsibility to sort the future of the Island’s railway.
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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Bids are welcome from grassroot or neighbourhood groups, local authorities, elected representatives, civic societies, charities, sports teams and social clubs
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Island Line faces significant disruptions due to nationwide strikes by ASLEF and RMT unions
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Dates of when the services on Island Line and South Western Railways will be impacted have been announced
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After trying to get an interview for two weeks, the well-respected rail journalist came to the Island, only to find out his agreed appointment at MP's offices had been cancelled at the last minute. His questions remain unanswered.
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There's a growing concern that the vital-for-some Island Line might wither and die. Sadly, this news won't give any comfort.
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Cllr Ward said people have "muttered things like the government won’t make a decision until Brexit is clear, but we don’t know". South Western Railway is growing increasingly concerned about the delays.
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Once the Fastcat is back on, train passengers needing to get up the Pier (particularly during bad weather) will be grateful for this news
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Campaign group says the transport Taskforce been used “to give false legitimacy to the ambitions of those who wish to take Island Line out of the franchise”.
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The campaign group are hoping to attract at least 10,000 signatures from across the UK.
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The recommendations from the Garnet Report were rejected by Isle of Wight councillors in March so members of KILF are calling on the DfT will disregard Christopher Garnett's recommendation that Island Line is excluded from the wider rail franchise.
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The group campaigning to keep Island Line within the wider franchise is urging the new rail minister, Paul Maynard, to ensure the Isle of Wight is treated equitably.
