Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
22, January 2023·3 min readSouth Western Railway to restore some services between South Coast and London WaterlooThe latest information for those wanting to travel on the London Waterloo line from Southampton or Portsmouth
27, January 2023·1 min readIsland Line: No trains during RMT and ASLEF strike actionStrike action will affect other train operators, meaning some connections with South Western Railway services may be affected or may not run at all
3, February 2023·1 min readReal-terms pay cut prompts strike action on Island Line Trains"When inflation goes up and pay doesn't, that's a real-terms pay cut," say ASLEF
20, February 2023·3 min readTwo trains per hour and pier to reopen soon following months of challenging workGood news for rail users as work nears completion on Ryde Pier and two trains per hour from April confirmed
9, March 2023·1 min readRyde Pier rail reopening now delayed to ‘at least June’ says BBC reporterBBC South Today did a piece on delayed train line reopening on Ryde Pier
10, March 2023·3 min readSouth Western Railway announces RMT strike action next week: Expect disruption on some lines40 per cent of the overall workforce will be eligible to strike, including guards, dispatchers and depot shunters, so passengers should expect disruption
14, March 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight Steam Railway’s success at HRA Awards 2023: A result of teamwork and preservationThe Isle of Wight Steam Railway has been named Railway of the Year 2023 at the HRA Awards, celebrating excellence across various categories
18, March 2023·1 min readPlatform and track improvements at Ryde Esplanade station postponedSouth Western Railway and Network Rail have postponed platform and track improvements at Ryde Esplanade station
24, March 2023·4 min readSouthern Vectis and Island Line share news and developments at Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users’ Group meetingRead the updates, plans and challenges faced by transport operators, as shared at the Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users' Group meeting
30, March 2023·1 min readCelebrating women’s progress: Suit Yourself initiative marks five years of helping women re-enter workforce with confidenceSuit Yourself Initiative empowers local women, fostering employability skills and confidence for workforce re-entry, celebrating five successful years
3, April 2023·3 min readEaster travel advisory: SWR warns of engineering work and altered services on Mainland London routesIf you are travelling on the Mainland by rail over the Easter weekend, make sure you check out these closures
12, April 2023·2 min readSWR’s timetable tweaks affect train connection of first ferry from Ryde (updated)If you travel by rail on the mainland, take note of these tweaks to the South Western Railway timetable