Reduced service on the Island line expected until 12:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 05:42
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Last updated
Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 05:58
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Trains between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin
Description
A shortage of train crew between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin means fewer trains are able to run on the Island line. As a result, trains may be cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until 12:00.
Customer advice:
There is a shortage of train crew between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin. This means that fewer trains will be able to run on the Island Line.
Your train ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services:
Southern Vectis 2 & 3 between Ryde Esplanade and Shanklin
In addition, there is a minibus starting from Ryde Esplanade at 06:30, which will be running a shuttle service between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde Pier Head in both directions.
Please note this bus is not running to a scheduled timetable.
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. South Western Railway 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.