Island Line, Isle of Wight

Island Line, Isle of Wight
An Island Line Class 484 train at Shanklin Railway Station
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerSouth Western Railway
LocaleIsle of Wight
TerminiRyde Pier Head
Shanklin
Service
TypeCommunity railway
SystemSouth Western Railway
Operator(s)Island Line
Depot(s)Ryde Traincare Depot
Rolling stockBritish Rail Class 484
History
Opened5 April 1880
Closed3 January 1967 (temporarily) 3 January 2021 (temporarily)
Reopened1 April 1967 1 November 2021
Technical
Line length13.7 km (8.5 mi)
CharacterGrade separated (except foot crossings)
Track gauge4 feet 8.5 inches (1,435 mm); standard gauge
Electrification750V DC third rail

Island Line is a railway line on the Isle of Wight. It goes along the island’s east coast, connecting Ryde with Shanklin.


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