The Government have selected the Isle of Wight as one of the areas they are funding further investigation of the reinstatement of closed railway branch lines
Today's transport report has delivered a list of recommendations for Island Line including ensuring Island Line remains part of the franchised National Rail Network. Here's the detail and the reaction.
Grab yourself a cup of tea or a sandwich and watch this five minute video of the train running from Ventnor West, via Newport to Freshwater - Then dream of what it would be like if it actually existed.