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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.

20, August 2020·1 min read

Dates announced for Island Line rail work in prep for new trains – Plus photos of new trains

See photos of the trains being refurbished, plus details of when the line will be out of service for the major engineering works

12, February 2021·2 min read

Delay to Island Line reopening announced – Covid cited

‘Unforeseen challenges’ and Covid are cited as reasons for delaying the reopening of the Isle of Wight’s train line. While they’re waiting, they’ll take the opportunity to repaint the stations

11, February 2014·1 min read

Design competition celebrates 150 years of Island rail network

Ryde Academy students have organised a railway competition with a First Class prize.

20, March 2020·1 min read

Details of reduced service on South Western railway and Island Line due to Coronavirus

Some routes will not have a train service or a replacement bus service. Details within

12, August 2015·1 min read

Ding, ding, ‘All Change!’: DfT deny council Island Line Franchise claim

Last night IWC claimed the DfT had confirmed with them that Island Line would be in the Franchise. Today the DfT are saying it's not been decided. What is going on?

24, July 2024·1 min read

Discuss bus and rail issues with Southern Vectis and Island Line managers

Isle of Wight transport leaders ready to engage at IWBRUG public forum this Saturday

4, December 2019·1 min read

Disruption expected on Island Line Trains all day

Island Line has been plagued with problems over the last couple of month. Disruption is expected until the end of the day

8, December 2019·1 min read

Disruption on Island Line train service (updated)

If you were planning to use Island Line today beware of disruption

12, August 2010·1 min read

Disruption to Island Line Trains on Sunday Morning

Watch out if you're planning to use an early train, no bikes allowed on replacement bus service

8, September 2022·1 min read

Do you use Isle of Wight buses or trains? First public meeting for two and a half years

If you have any questions about bus or railway services on the Isle of Wight, this meeting is your chance to ask those in charge

island line trains at shanklin people getting on

3, February 2016·1 min read

Don’t miss the Island Line public consultation deadline

Losing Island Line will have a serious knock on effect across the Isle of Wight so make sure you share your views with the Department for Transport before next Tuesday 9th February.

train pulling in to portsmouth harbour station

18, February 2022·2 min read

Don’t travel on trains from Portsmouth Harbour until after 3pm say South Western Railway

As you might expect there are several restrictions in place to South Western Railway's network. Read the details here

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