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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.

26, September 2023·1 min read

The Guardian spotlights Ryde’s essential rail ticket office amidst modernisation plans

Guardian feature on Ryde's ticket office today emphasises its vital role for local passengers

3, January 2021·2 min read

The Isle of Wight says a fond farewell to Island Line’s 80-year-old trains, the Class 483s

Today (Sunday) sees the end of an era on Island Line as the 80-year-old Class 483 trains make their last journeys on the line

11, December 2017·1 min read

This Thursday: Get involved in directing the future of Isle of Wight transport

Anyone with an interest in the future of Island Line trains is invited to this public meeting being held on Thursday (14th from 7pm) at Shanklin Theatre. Your view matters and could help inform the consultation response.

7, June 2022·1 min read

Three Isle of Wight railway stations undergo paint jobs

It's part of a £1.5m programme, which has seen 57 stations across the SWR network repainted both internally and externally in 2021/2022

Painting of railway staff at ticket office windows

15, August 2023·2 min read

Ticket office closures: Public consultation extended until 1st September

Have your say on the proposal to close ticket office windows and move ticket sales to station machines and online only

11, October 2020·1 min read

Ticket sales on Island Line trains resumes

Passengers will be able to buy tickets on the train from Monday 12th October.

South Western Railway train at the platform

15, June 2022·2 min read

Timetable of strike action on South Western Railways revealed

The strike won't affect Island Line, but could affect onward journeys on the mainland

26, July 2017·3 min read

TITF report: ‘Ensure Island Line remains part of franchised National Rail Network’

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.

11, April 2008·1 min read