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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.
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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If you are a bus, rail or road user, this comprehensive report from the recent meeting of the Bus and Rail Users' Group should be of interest
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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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The Isle of Wight along with stations on the rest of the South Western Railway (SWR) network now have WiFi available to customers
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Island Line timetable appears to be unaffected, but for those travelling on the mainland, see within for information about revised timetables
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The Department for Transport has announced the company who has been awarded the south western franchise, which will run from 20 August 2017.
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Ventnor resident expresses frustration over the area's disjointed transport timings. Read on and see if you agree
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The service switched to an hourly service yesterday due to problems on the line, today it has been totally suspended
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News OnTheWight has discovered that the new Island Line trains, originally expected to arrive early summer, have been delayed
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‘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
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The two new Webcams will mean anyone around the world can watch the trains, hovers, buses and Fastcats come and go in Ryde
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The hotly-debated future of Island Line continues. Here's the second in a number of exchanges between David Pugh and Nick Finney exchanging views on whether the Government provides a subsidy to the line, or not.
