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We're almost there with the ping pong of emails between David Pugh and Nick Finney on the subject of the franchise for Island Line trains. These three short blasts have been grouped together. There'll be one last exchange after this.
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FirstGroup and MTR say they listened carefully to feedback from passengers, stakeholders and community groups and are committed to working with Islanders to develop a viable future for the Island Line.
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Those expecting to hear who's been awarded the South Western rail franchise - which includes Island Line - will have to wait an extra couple of months, after decision and implementation is delayed.
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Responses to the Island Line consultation should be with the DfT by 9th February, so don't delay and make sure your voice is heard.
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Speaking on the Island Line debate, Cllr Dave Stewart says keeping things as they are, would be doing the Island Tourism and Economy a dis-service and shows a poverty of ambition for the Island.
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The comprehensive response by the group campaigning to keep Island Line in the south western franchise has been submitted to the Department for Transport.
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Campaigners say it's essential the Island's MP starts listening to Island residents on the future of Island Line trains as a matter of urgency and ask him to name a date in the next couple of weeks when he can attend a public meeting.
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MP says he's pleased the franchise awarding process is over so "we can all start to move forward".
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Strike action will affect other train operators, meaning some connections with South Western Railway services may be affected or may not run at all
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Isle of Wight Conservative MP Andrew Turner is of leaving the door open - in his Commons speech - for the "untested alternative that he has championed".
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In the absence of specific funding detail, the Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users' Group share their cautious welcome over franchise news for Island Line trains.
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The Department for Transport consultation drop in session takes place between 12-2pm on a Tuesday. No ideal for anyone with a full time job, or those working off the Isle of Wight.
