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The Projects Director said, “This week, the biggest transformation of the Island Line since 1967 takes another step forward as we welcome the final Class 484 and bid a fond farewell to the last Class 483"
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Islanders who rely on the SWT service to travel on the Mainland will be pleased to hear of the return of a pre-Omicron timetable
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Island Line timetable appears to be unaffected, but for those travelling on the mainland, see within for information about revised timetables
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If you travel on the Portsmouth train line, take note of these dates when part of the line will be closed for important maintenance work
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Cllr Jordan says this is good news for travellers, as Island Line deliver on their two trains an hour commitment
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The hope is that people will prepare a small shoebox of gifts, or even just a single gift for someone who is vulnerable or facing homelessness this Christmas
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The quality and speed of connection for Islanders wanting to travel on trains from Portsmouth (inc to London) is now noticeably worse, a regular commuter details them all to News OnTheWight
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Train enthusiasts from around the country came to the Isle of Wight today to ride on the first new Island Line trains. News OnTheWight chatted to a few of them about their journeys to get here (one up at 1:30am this morning, another narrowly missed the Salisbury train crash!) and their views on the new trains
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Listen to News OnTheWight’s interview with David Pugh about KILF’s battle; the new trains; promised half-hour service and improving connections between FastCat and Portsmouth trains
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South Western Railways celebrate the launch of the new Class 484 Island Line trains. Quotes from Government, MP, Cabinet member for transport and more
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Those anticipating the 30-min service on Island Line will have to wait quite a bit longer. News OnTheWight asked SWR why, here’s what they said
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News OnTheWight rode the first Island Line train out of Shanklin this morning (6:15am!) as the service returns after ten months (seven of those being delays)
