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Ryde Interchange

A new Interchange at Ryde Gateway, where bus, hover, train and catamaran meet gained planning approval in 2006.

It included an iconic, landmark interchange building, however, budgetary changes (due to the financial crisis in 2008) contributed to the project going no further.

A chance to reignite part of the plans arose in 2020 and work is due to begin in early 2021.

17, April 2023·1 min read

Letter: Ryde Esplanade station’s missed opportunity – A simple solution for step-free access to Hoverport

This reader believes that the Ryde Esplanade Station's renovations overlook a simple, cost-effective solution for improving disabled and step-free access

24, March 2023·4 min read

Southern Vectis and Island Line share news and developments at Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users’ Group meeting

Read the updates, plans and challenges faced by transport operators, as shared at the Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users' Group meeting

17, March 2023·1 min read

Traffic changes ahead: George Street and Esplanade junction undergoes nine weeks of construction

The Ryde Interchange project is entering its final phase, with a new bus junction and safety features on their way

20, February 2023·3 min read

Two trains per hour and pier to reopen soon following months of challenging work

Good news for rail users as work nears completion on Ryde Pier and two trains per hour from April confirmed

Artist's impression of Ryde Esplanade Station

28, October 2022·2 min read

Plans for Ryde Esplanade station approved, so long as external materials pay special regard to Victorian character of conservation area

Members of the planning committee shared their views on the look and feel of the proposed changes to Ryde Esplanade station

19, October 2022·2 min read

New plans for Ryde Esplanade Station go to Isle of Wight council planning committee

The planning committee will be deciding the fate of the refurbished Ryde Esplanade station next week

Roadworks at Ryde Interchange September 2022

4, October 2022·2 min read

Ryde Interchange: Work now intensifying with partial road closures ahead

There'll be more changes on Ryde Esplanade over the coming weeks as roadworks intensify. See maps of changes within

Jonathan Lamb and Graham Waters with the information signs

4, October 2022·2 min read

Former Ryde Bus station signs to be preserved at Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum

A piece of Island bus history will be preserved by the folks at Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum

Vintage Southern Vectis Bus at Ryde Bus Station

13, September 2022·1 min read

Bus Station closure marked by visit from vintage buses

The closure of Bus Station in its current forms was marked by the arrival of six vintage buses from the Isle of Wight Bus Museum

5, September 2022·2 min read

Persistent vandalism at Ryde public toilets could lead to permanent closure

Cllr Jordan is calling on the community and businesses of Ryde, in Western Gardens, to let him have any information that could let to finding out who is causing the damage

30, June 2022·1 min read

Phone box to be relocated to other side of esplanade in Ryde Interchange plans

The phone box will be relocated from the other side of the road and placed near where a phone box used to sit

Wight Wave stall at the Celebrating Ryde event

23, May 2022·2 min read

First ever Celebrating Ryde event hailed a success

It was an opportunity for local organisations to come and engage with members of the public and explain a little bit more about some of the exciting things going on in Ryde

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