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Happily the Line is back in service after the earlier landslip and the problems that brought.
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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Trains not yet able to operate on other parts of the network due to adverse weather conditions
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There'll be a bus replacement service in place over both the weekends as essential engineering work takes place
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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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Campaigners to keep Island Line trains in the wider franchise are concerned about an apparent backtracking of Clare Perry's commitment made in September 2015.
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It's great to see trains back along the restored Victorian pier once again, but there'll be more disruption later in the year
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Campaigners say it's essential the Island's MP starts listening to Island residents on the future of Island Line trains as a matter of urgency and ask him to name a date in the next couple of weeks when he can attend a public meeting.
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The Department for Transport consultation drop in session takes place between 12-2pm on a Tuesday. No ideal for anyone with a full time job, or those working off the Isle of Wight.
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Although Island Line will remain in the next Franchise, the government expects bidders to help sustain the line while suggesting ideas to turn it into a separate and self-sustaining business during the life of the franchise.
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If you are planning to travel on South Western Railway on these dates you might want to change your plans
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This is the first time SWR has completed a CEEQUAL assessment, and says this rating reflects its "commitment to sustainable working"
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No trains between Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Esplanade and Ryde St Johns Road at weekend due to track renewal
