Reduced Island Line service from tomorrow Thursday 22 January until 12:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 17:25
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Last updated
Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 17:34
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Shanklin and Ryde Pier Head
Description
A shortage of train crew between Shanklin and Ryde Pier Head means a reduced service will run on the Island Line.
Disruption is expected from tomorrow Thursday 22 January until 12:00.
Customer advice:
A replacement minibus will run between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde Pier Head from 05:30 until midday.
Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services from 05:30 until midday:
Southern Vectis 2 and 3 between Shanklin and Ryde Esplanade
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.