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20, November 2015·6 min read

Island Line: Concerns raised franchise consultation pre-determined

Some serious concerns over the process of the Government consultation on the future of Island Line have been raised. These include a lack of transparency in why the Government is consulting about Island Line on a narrow, pre-determined basis.

12, November 2015·2 min read

Island Line: Consultation launched for South Western Rail franchise

There's a lot to read through, but residents concerned about the future of Island Line have until 9th February to respond to the consultation. OnTheWight will be reminding readers throughout the period.

28, July 2015·1 min read

Island Line: Council leader says community model ‘seems to be unworkable’

Leader of the Isle of Wight council states his focus has been to see how the franchise can be retained and says he has been taking positive steps to this end.

22, September 2021·1 min read

Island Line: Date announced for the re-opening of line with new trains

Your chance to travel on the 'new' trains is getting closer. South Western Railway have now announced the date for the reopening of the line

11, September 2015·2 min read

Island Line: Department for Transport proposals shocker

Those campaigning to keep Island Line within the South West franchise will be spitting out their cornflakes at the breakfast table when they read the Department for Transport's proposals for the line.

14, December 2015·2 min read

Island Line: DfT respond to challenge over consultation process

The response from the DfT to concerns over the consultation process raises further questions for those fighting to protect the future of Island Line.

16, March 2022·1 min read

Island Line: Disruption on Sunday due to engineering works

If you are planning to use Island Line at the weekend to get to or from the Pier Head or Esplanade, read on for details

20, October 2010·1 min read

Island Line: Disruption To Train Service 30/31 October

No trains between Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Esplanade and Ryde St Johns Road at weekend due to track renewal

9, December 2015·1 min read

Island Line: Find out more about plans at drop-in session

The Department for Transport consultation drop-in session takes place between 12-2pm next Tuesday. No ideal for anyone with a full time job, or those working off the Isle of Wight.

28, August 2015·4 min read

Island Line: Finney / Pugh exchange: Does Gov subsidise? #2

The hotly-debated future of Island Line continues. Here's the second in a number of exchanges between David Pugh and Nick Finney exchanging views on whether the Government provides a subsidy to the line, or not.

31, August 2015·2 min read

Island Line: Finney / Pugh exchange: Does Gov subsidise? #4

The ping pong of emails between David Pugh and Nick Finney on the subject of the franchise for Island Line trains continues. There are at least another three to follow.

3, September 2015·3 min read

Island Line: Finney / Pugh exchange: Does Gov subsidise? #6

The ping pong of emails between David Pugh and Nick Finney on the subject of the franchise for Island Line trains continues.

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