Reduced service tomorrow on the Island Line until approximately 09:00  

Route(s) affected

Trains between Shanklin and Ryde Pier Head

Description

More trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Shanklin and Ryde Pier Head means fewer trains are able to run on the Island Line.

Disruption is expected until 09:00 on Tuesday 17 February.

Services today are unaffected.

Customer advice:

Only one train an hour will be able to run between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin up until about 09:00.

As a result, the following trains have had to be cancelled:

• 05:23 Ryde St Johns Road – Ryde Pier Head

• 06:03 Ryde Pier Head – Shanklin

• 06:51 Shanklin - Ryde Pier Head

• 07:26 Ryde Pier Head – Shanklin

The 08:07 Shanklin - Ryde Pier Head will be started from Ryde St Johns Road at 08:28 where the service will return to normal.

A rail road replacement minibus has been requested to shuttle between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin to cover the gaps in the service. This will not run to a timetable however, it will depart Ryde St Johns Road at about 05:15 travelling to Ryde Pier Head and then will shuttle between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin to follow as closely as it can the train timetable it is replacing.

Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services:

• Southern Vectis 2 and 3 between Ryde Esplanade and Shanklin from 05:15

If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline. Island Line tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.