Michael Portillo visits the Isle of Wight and travels on Island Line trains as well as the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, before heading to Osborne House. Tune in on Thursday

Since the MP was elected, he’s spoken about extending the Isle of Wight train line at both ends. Looks like this recent news could mark one step closer to that goal

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

Passengers should allow more time for their journeys if making ongoing transport connections

The Solent LEP and Isle of Wight Council have raised £1m between them to unlock the £26m government investment in Island Line

The latest Bus and Rail Users' Group meeting offers an opportunity to question the programme manager for South Western Railway

As reported yesterday, Bob Seely says he is keen to ensure that any potential changes to the management of Island Line will not impact on passengers; and that the £26 million investment will be delivered as planned

South Western Railways - which includes Island Line - appear to be in trouble and one possible outcome, they say, would be for the franchise to be nationalised. Details within

Be aware of slight changes to the Island Line timetable on New Year's Day

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

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