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

After some media sources posted that Island Line staff would be striking, they were subject to online abuse. OnTheWight has the facts

SWR say that to assist you with your journey, your tickets will be accepted, at no extra cost to yourself on Southern Vectis bus routes 2 and 3.

There have been several problems with Island Line trains this week. Details within

The service switched to an hourly service yesterday due to problems on the line, today it has been totally suspended