The Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users Group have written to all councillors to say they strongly disagree with the recommendation of the Garnett Report to remove Island Line from the wider South Western Franchise.
A technical analysis of the council-commissioned Garnett Report on Island Line's future has been sent to all councillors ahead of next week’s Full Council meeting. It picks apart the report, calling into question ‘the validity of the analysis provided’.
The comprehensive response by the group campaigning to keep Island Line in the south western franchise has been submitted to the Department for Transport.
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.
The transport expert has spent four months gathering information and speaking to stakeholders to help inform the council's response to the DfT consultation on the future of Island Line trains.
Christopher Garnett's report, commissioned by the council, is due to land tomorrow. In advance, KILF run through the overview as they see it, asking people to act to save their Isle of Wight's trainline.
Losing Island Line will have a serious knock on effect across the Isle of Wight so make sure you share your views with the Department for Transport before next Tuesday 9th February.
As the Green Party campaign to return the railways into public hands is back in the spotlight, this should be of interest if you commute on the mainland by train.