A major ten-week engineering project to repair the storm-damaged rail network on the Isle of Wight is well underway. Islandline Trains update on work carried out so far.
As we mentioned back in September last year, work to the railway footbridge starts later this month, meaning it will be closed until 9th March as essential maintenance takes place.
The closure between Ryde Pier Head and Ryde Esplanade was originally scheduled for earlier in 2022. Due to a delay in obtaining the necessary permits, the programme of work had to be changed and the line closure was then rescheduled
As the photos reveal, the carriage requires a full restoration, but the eBay auction provides a unique opportunity to secure this piece of transport history
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