4, December 2024·1 min readSouth Western Railways to transition to public ownership in May 2025In May 2025, South Western Railways, including Island Line Trains, will be nationalised
25, November 2024·2 min readSouth Western Railway calls for community-focused project applicationsSWR opens applications for community improvement funding across Southern England network
6, November 2024·4 min readHistoric Ajax locomotive set for a new chapter at Northampton and Lamport RailwayAjax locomotive departs Isle of Wight Steam Railway for a new life on the mainland
29, October 2024·2 min readVeterans and service members to receive free SWR train journeys during Remembrance eventsSWR honours military personnel with free travel to Remembrance Sunday events
25, October 2024·2 min readListed Ryde Pier renovation receives green light from planning authoritiesPlanning approval granted for critical reinforcement of Ryde Railway Pier
2, September 2024·1 min readTraffic rerouted in Sandown as Avenue Road closes for two months of bridge works (updated)Sandown's Avenue Road closure for bridge works impacts traffic until October
30, August 2024·2 min readMonth-long closure of Island Line for Network Rail engineering works announcedMajor engineering works to impact Island Line and Ryde Pier from next week
21, August 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight’s beloved locomotive returns to tracks after major refurbishmentCalbourne locomotive back on Isle of Wight tracks for annual steam show
19, August 2024·3 min readUpgrading the Isle of Wight’s railway: A new chapter in Island Line historyDiscover the intricate story behind the Isle of Wight railway's modernisation with Richard C Long's latest book
31, July 2024·2 min readNew Chief Executive marks a fresh chapter for award-winning Isle of Wight Steam RailwayIsle of Wight Steam Railway appoints experienced transport exec as Chief Executive
24, July 2024·1 min readDiscuss bus and rail issues with Southern Vectis and Island Line managersIsle of Wight transport leaders ready to engage at IWBRUG public forum this Saturday
15, July 2024·4 min readWatch Network Rail’s video highlighting near misses to promote crossing safetyRailway safety campaign targets distracted people using level crossings. Video shows footage of several near misses