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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.
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.
·4 min read
The MP's transport advisor, Nick Finney, gets a right of reply to the claims that he snubbed an award-winning rail journalist last week. Since then, the journo's replied, so his will follow.
·3 min read
As a follow up to last night's email from Nick Finney to the railway journalist Phil Marsh over a cancelled interview of last week, Phil responds to points Nick raised. Phil concludes by reposing three questions he says are important to be answered.
·6 min read
If you missed the live debate, you can read the transcript from Andrew Turner's speech and excerpts of the minister's response.
·3 min read
As Chris Garnett and Nick Finney know each other from years gone by, questions have been raised. The leader of the council describe these as a "desire to make mischief to unclear ends".
·2 min read
Isle of Wight Conservative MP Andrew Turner is of leaving the door open - in his Commons speech - for the "untested alternative that he has championed".
·2 min read
There's a lot to read through, but residents concerned about the future of Island Line have until 9th February to respond to the consultation. OnTheWight will be reminding readers throughout the period.
·6 min read
Some serious concerns over the process of the Government consultation on the future of Island Line have been raised. These include a lack of transparency in why the Government is consulting about Island Line on a narrow, pre-determined basis.
·1 min read
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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The Department for Transport consultation drop-in session takes place between 12-2pm next Tuesday. No ideal for anyone with a full time job, or those working off the Isle of Wight.
·1 min read
If you are interested in the future of Island Line trains, head to Yelf's Hotel in Union Street, Ryde on Tuesday for midday to hear from the Department for Transport about their plans. It's understood you'll be able to ask questions after a 40 minute presentation.
·2 min read
The response from the DfT to concerns over the consultation process raises further questions for those fighting to protect the future of Island Line.
