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Reduced service on the Island expected until 10:30 on the 22 December 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Sunday 21 December 2025 at 23:02

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Last updated

Monday 22 December 2025 at 00:08

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin

Description

A shortage of train crew means that there will be a reduced service running on the Island Line between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin.

As a result of this, trains running between these station will be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 10:30 on the 22 December.

Customer advice:

As a result the following services have been amended:

  • 05:23 Ryde St Johns Road to Ryde Pier Head will be cancelled

  • 06:03 Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin will be cancelled

  • 06:51 Shanklin to Ryde Pier Head will be cancelled

  • 07:26 Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin will be cancelled

  • 08:07 Shanklin to Ryde Pier Head will be cancelled

  • 08:47 Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin will start from Ryde St Johns Road

  • 09:26 Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin will terminate Ryde St Johns Road

  • 10:07 Shanklin to Ryde Pier Head will start from Ryde St Johns Road

Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on Southern Vectis 2 & 3 between Ryde Esplanade and Shanklin between the times of 05:20 and 10:30 only.

South Western Railway are arranging for a rail replacement bus to run between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde Pier Head between the times of 05:20 and 10:30. Please note the shuttle service will not be 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.

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.