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Fingers crossed for the team currently maintaining the 80-year-old trains running on the Island Line
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Emily Brothers outlines Labour's commitment to reforming Isle of Wight's railway services
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The Bus and Rail Users' Group say it's wholly unrealistic and impractical to expect that a local community group could manage or afford to run Island Line long-term with its track maintenance and rolling stock liabilities.
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This ever-popular event brings together a wealth of vehicles, both historic and modern, for a celebration of motoring
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The resident group KILF believes it's vital for Island Line's survival that this Isle of Wight train line must stay within the South Western Rail Franchise. Here are the results they've shared with OnTheWight of responses they got when asking for assurances from each of the local election candidates on the route.
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A just-unearthed letter from the Island’s MP to a transport Minister back in March exposes a revelation about his wishes for Island Line say KILF. OnTheWight have put this to Andrew Turner.
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The group set up to save Island Line, KILF, has responded to the release of the Garnett Island Line report, raising interesting points.
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Landslip in Sandown is now only one metre from the track. Specialists assessing over the weekend. Line suspended until further notice.
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You have until 11.45pm on Tuesday to get your response to the Island Line consultation in. If the line is forced out of the franchise it could have a detrimental effect on the Island's economy. Make sure you let the DfT know your feelings.
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This reader believes something should be done by the Isle of Wight council to improve the first impression visitors have when they arrive in Ryde. He believes the trains and station are tatty and should be improved.
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Experienced transport operator suggests free public transport on the Isle of Wight in a bid to help reduce the unnecessary burning of fossil fuels
