The trains are estimated to have run for over three million miles in 82 years. Credit: South Western Railway. After 82 years of service, the Isle of Wight’s Island Line trains have retired, with the ...

South Western Railway is looking for new homes for its soon to be retired Island Line fleet. The five Class 483 trains, built in 1938 for the London Underground, have been serving the Isle of Wight ...

A 148-year-old bridge on a heritage railway line is to be pulled down after being found to be in a frail state, Bridge 12 near Isle of Wight Steam Railway's Havenstreet station was built in 1875 as a ...

Residents of the Isle of Wight (or those of you planning a visit) — we've got a travel update for you. The Island Line, which runs along the gorgeous east coast from Ryde Pier head to Shanklin, is due ...

Isle of Wight Council has met with officials from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to discuss the government’s plans for the South West Trains franchise and the future of Island Line. The DfT has ...

A new squirrel hide has been unveiled at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. The project is a joint effort between the steam railway and the Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust, and is located in ...

We do love good ol’ British seaside towns and their postcard-ready piers. The relentless seagulls that come with them? Maybe not so much. Although many of the UK’s Victorian piers have dilapidated ...

Image caption, Isle of Wight Steam Railway said it would record in full detail the current bridge built in 1875 23 September 2023 A 148-year-old bridge on a heritage railway line is to be pulled down ...