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The Isle of Wight community rail group is helping to launch national campaign promoting scenic and sustainable tourism by rail.
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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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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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MP says he's pleased the franchise awarding process is over so "we can all start to move forward".
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KILF say that although Island Line is in the next franchise, its long-term future is still far from certain. They're looking forward to hearing First MTR's “exciting package of proposals".
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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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The Department for Transport has announced the company who has been awarded the south western franchise, which will run from 20 August 2017.
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The weather alert from The Met Office warned us that freezing fog would return, and it has, causing travel disruption on the Isle of Wight.
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If you are a bus or train user on the Isle of Wight you are welcome to attend this meeting on Saturday morning in Newport.
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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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Don't get caught out by Christmas leaflet and National Rail journey planner which don't appear to be showing correct times for train services on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
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What started as an ambitious plan to save just one locomotive and a few carriages from destruction has grown into an initiative that is now a major Island attraction enjoyed by over 100,000 visitors each year.
