Isle of Wight council seeks partners for children’s holiday activities and food programme: Deadline looms
Government grants Isle of Wight £12.7m for 22 new all electric buses in sustainability push (updated)
Floating Bridge 7: In depth conversation with Council Leader on plans for new floating bridge and what went wrong with FB6 (podcast)
5, March 2024·1 min readYoung Islanders invited to design transport behaviour posters for local campaignStudent competition to design posters for public transport behaviour launched on the Isle of Wight
9, February 2024·2 min readRyde Interchange reaches major milestone with concourse extension and historic touchesRyde Interchange improvements continue with concourse extension opening and public toilets refurbishment
6, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Steam Railway celebrates record-breaking visitor numbers in 2023Volunteers drive Isle of Wight Steam Railway to success in a tough tourism market
4, February 2024·2 min readNational Trust donates 145-year-old steam engine to Isle of Wight collectionNational Trust’s donation enhances Isle of Wight heritage with 1879 Haydock engine
3, February 2024·1 min readHistoric Isle of Wight Steam Railway crane shortlisted for prestigious awardHistoric crane vies for recognition at Heritage Railway Association Awards
28, January 2024·3 min readRail replacement buses in effect during February half term for rail upgrades between Southampton and PortsmouthIf you are planning to use the trains on the Mainland during half term, take note of these changes
18, January 2024·1 min readLetter: Free public transport to help combat global warming suggested by transport expertExperienced transport operator suggests free public transport on the Isle of Wight in a bid to help reduce the unnecessary burning of fossil fuels
12, January 2024·1 min readNetwork Rail’s call to demolish at-risk bungalow near Isle of Wight rail tracksDemolition sought for Sandown bungalow to stop potential railway landslip
3, January 2024·10 min readUrgent calls for Ventnor railway reinstatement as town faces geological threatsRejection of Shanklin-Ventnor railway bid ignites debate on Ventnor's geology and future
3, January 2024·1 min readHave your say on Isle of Wight bus and rail services at upcoming public meetingAttend the free public meeting and put your point of view to representatives from Isle of Wight council, Island Line and Southern Vectis
22, December 2023·2 min readNo trains to run on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, confirms South Western RailwayChristmas is a time when family members often return to the Island and rely on the rail network. Be aware of these changes to the rail timetable
5, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight’s Island Line among those affected in widespread railway strike actionIsle of Wight's Island Line among those affected in widespread railway strike action