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Screen grab from Virgin Hyperloop One video

5, April 2018·2 min read

First UK Hyperloop One Basingstoke to Woking? Route under discussion says Hants Councillor

The details of what appears to be the first Virgin Hyperloop One route in the UK popped up in a council meeting in Hampshire. A Chinese firm would build the tunnel and, with a legislation change, the route could go all the way to Heathrow.

31, January 2018·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP appeals for feasibility cash to extend Island Line

Bob Seely MP asks for an assurance that, as £52 billion has been spent on HS2, he will not be told there isn't any money to fund a feasibility study to extend Island Line trains to Newport and Ventnor.

12, January 2018·1 min read

Island Line staff strike over attempts to remove guards from trains

The strike by RMT members is designed to fight attempts by South Western Railway to remove guards from their trains.

8, January 2018·1 min read

Reduced service on Island Line due to RMT strike

A reduced service will be running today (Monday) and Friday and Island Line Trains. Buses will replace train service on Wednesday. OnTheWight has the timetables.

island line trains at shanklin people getting on

3, January 2018·2 min read

MP calls for 30 minute train service on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, has submitted his response to the South Western Railway consultation calling for 30 minute service and a better ride quality.

3, January 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight railways feature in Michael Portillo’s Great British Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo visits the Isle of Wight and travels on Island Line trains as well as the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, before heading to Osborne House. Tune in on Thursday.

15, December 2017·2 min read

SWR willing to add earlier first train and change Island Line timetable

South Western Railway have shown a willingness to change the Island Line timetable so that cross-Solent services can do the same to meet the new proposed mainland train times.

Model of Ventnor station at Ventnor Heritage Centre

29, November 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP’s call for feasibility studies funding to reopen former train lines

The Isle of Wight MP asked whether they'd be money available for feasibility studies to assess the costs and benefits of opening up former Isle of Wight branch lines closed in the 1960s.

14, November 2017·1 min read

Fire on Island Line train

Island Line trains are suspended this evening after a fire broke out on the 19.10 from Ryde. Staff have been praised for how they handled the incident.

13, November 2017·2 min read

Have your say on future of Island Line: South Western Railway Consultation

South Western Railway have now launched their consultation on the Island Line service. A public meeting will be held on 14th December to discuss a community response by campaign group, KILF.

7, November 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP condemns two-day planned rail strike

Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely says he does not believe the planned two-day rail strike has anything to do with the Island and condemns the action of RMT Union members.

31, October 2017·2 min read

Strike action to affect Isle of Wight rail users next week

A rail replacement bus service will be in place on Wednesday and Thursday next week, when RMT members take strike action.

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