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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.

11, March 2013·1 min read

Reduced service on Island Line Trains

Only trains running are between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde pier head.

22, October 2021·1 min read

Reopening of Island Line still on track for 1st November say South Western Railway

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

11, January 2014·1 min read

Repairs to train line ahead of schedule

The repairs are slightly ahead of schedule, so it's thought that the work should be finished by 20th January as planned.

Lorry being removed from under bridge by Harry Finnis

24, September 2014·1 min read

Road reopened after stuck lorry removed, train line returns (updated)

The lorry's cab and trailer have been removed from under the bridge and the road has reopened, but part of the train line is still suspended.

3, August 2010·1 min read

Ryde Pier Closes To Vehicles With Immediate Effect (Updated)

From tonight no vehicles allowed on Pier until repairs carried out

9, March 2023·1 min read

Ryde Pier rail reopening now delayed to ‘at least June’ says BBC reporter

BBC South Today did a piece on delayed train line reopening on Ryde Pier

20, September 2010·1 min read

Ryde Pier: Major Work Completed By March 2011

Vehicles should be back on Ryde Pier by March 2011

22, July 2021·1 min read

Ryde Pier’s railway line is having work carried out on it. Here’s what we’ve found out

A reader had been concerned about the line on the pier not being in a good enough condition to run the new trains on, so News OnTheWight sought answers

25, June 2012·1 min read

Signal Failure On Train Line Caused Unwelcome Disruption For Commuters

Commuters and school children affected by train line signal problems earlier today

5, December 2022·1 min read

South Western Railway ‘confident’ that Vivarail collapse shouldn’t affect Island Line

The positive news follows an announcement from the builder of the new Island Line trains going into administration last month

17, October 2022·1 min read

South Western Railway announce new winter timetable

South Western Railways says the new timetable "will provide sufficient capacity to cover current and forecast demand, while making a series of changes to improve customer journeys"

24, May 2024·1 min read

South Western Railway increases Island Line trains for a more frequent service

South Western Railway alters Island Line's summer timetable aiming to improve reliability

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