150 competition winners enjoy ‘The Big Picnic’ on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
On Wednesday, 6th April, over 150 schoolchildren who had won a colouring competition enjoyed a picnic on the Isle of Wight (IOW).
Tag: Island Line
Last of new trains arrives on the Isle of Wight
The railway on the Isle of Wight is undergoing its biggest transformation since being electrified in 1967 with five new Class 484 trains.
Isle of Wight train services set to increase next week
The additional SWR services are set to operate during peak times and will commence from Monday the 20th of December 2021.
Isle of Wight’s Island Line set to reopen in November after £26m upgrades
South Western Railway has revealed that the Isle of Wight’s Island Line could open on the 1st of November if train safety tests are successful
‘Complex Software Issue’ means delay to new trains for the Isle of Wight
South Western Railway has announced that the new fleet of trains for the Island Line have been delayed due to a 'complex software issue'.
End of the line for Iconic 1930s Isle of Wight trains – Isle of Wight Railway & Epping Ongar Railway to receive trains
An end of an era milestone has been reached as the 82-year-old trains on the Isle of Wight have been withdrawn from service.
Refurbished London Underground trains arrive on the Isle of Wight
The first new train for the Isle of Wight arrived on the island this week, marking a major milestone in the upgrade to the Island Line.
Success for Island Line workers at National Rail Awards
South Western Railway has announced that its Island Line depot team had great success at this year's National Rail Awards, as they were named highly c…
Island Line to close for 3 months of improvement works
Engineering works will be taking place on the Island Line in 2021. South Western Railway has announced the work will take place from 4th January until…
Island Line’s trains are looking for a new home to retire
The Isle of Wight line has 5 Class 483 trains and South Western Railway are looking for new homes for the trains, ready for the arrival of their repla…