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Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has ordered the investigation following concerns about South Western Railway’s capability since taking over and also that of Network Rail, says MP.
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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.
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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.
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The strike by RMT members is designed to fight attempts by South Western Railway to remove guards from their trains.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
