Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
9, August 2022·2 min readOnly travel if absolutely necessary during strike days, say South Western RailwayFor those who rely on South Western Railways for mainland travel, you are advised to only travel by rail if absolutely necessary between Thursday 18th and Sunday 21st August
12, January 2024·1 min readNetwork Rail’s call to demolish at-risk bungalow near Isle of Wight rail tracksDemolition sought for Sandown bungalow to stop potential railway landslip
25, January 2017·1 min readFog and ice cause travel disruption on the Isle of Wight (updated)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.
12, August 2015·1 min readCouncil confirm details from meeting with DfT over future of Island LineCouncil confirm what was said at last night's meeting that Island Line will remain in the franchise specification for 2017.
29, October 2010·1 min readTrains Disrupted This Weekend: No Pier ServiceService disrupted this weekend.
29, July 2020·2 min readNew homes sought for Island Line’s soon to be retired 80-year-old trains: Are you interested?It won't be as simple as sticking a carriage in your back garden, the criteria for adopting these trains is quite extensive. Details within
13, September 2022·1 min readTwo days of planned strike action on South Western Railway will not now go ahead (updated)Trade unions involved in planned strike action have suspended them following the death of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
5, September 2015·12 min readIsland Line: Pugh / Finney exchange: Does Gov subsidise? #7The ping pong of emails between David Pugh and Nick Finney on the subject of the franchise for Island Line trains continues.
12, March 2010·1 min readNew Member of the Gang For Steam RailwayThe steam railway's popularity allows room for more staff
20, January 2020·1 min readIsland Line Trains: Hourly service this morning and advance warning of bus replacementPassengers should allow more time for their journeys if making ongoing transport connections
11, February 2022·1 min readSouth Western Railway to return to pre-Omicron timetableIslanders who rely on the SWT service to travel on the Mainland will be pleased to hear of the return of a pre-Omicron timetable
4, December 2024·1 min readSouth Western Railways to transition to public ownership in May 2025In May 2025, South Western Railways, including Island Line Trains, will be nationalised