Transport and Logistics Network
The council has confirmed the death of a member of the waste collection team.
Thalia Waste Management said the team member sustained serious injuries on Tuesday, July 29 and was admitted to hospital for assessment, but died yesterday.
The Isle of …
A refuse worker has been airlifted to hospital following a “serious incident” involving a bin lorry. The man, who works for Isle of Wight Council, was hurt in Spencer Road in Ryde at about 13:45 BST on Tuesday.An authority spokesperson said it helped e…
David Baldwin MVO, RVM, Ventnor Resident and 2016 Gilbert Lecturer and Fellow, Princeton University shares his informed view on what might (or should) be next for Ventnor following the Bonchurch Landslip[1].
In his own words. Ed
In 2021, over two years…
Storm Fergus was named by the Irish meteorological service, Met Eireann.
Trains, flights, ferries and car journeys could be disrupted by the bad weather, while seafronts and coastal communities may be affected by spray and large waves.
Met Office[1] me…
Storm Fergus was named by the Irish meteorological service, Met Eireann.
Trains, flights, ferries and car journeys could be disrupted by the bad weather, while seafronts and coastal communities may be affected by spray and large waves.
Met Office[1] me…
Island Line is back up to 2 trains an hour, but only between Ryde St John’s and Shanklin.
Recent heavy rain and flooding led to the suspension of Island Line trains for several days, with an hourly service resuming last Wednesday.
South Western Rail…
South Western Railway[1] (SWR) is amending its timetable for tomorrow (Thursday 2 November) and advising passengers to consider not travelling if their journey is not essential, due to Storm Ciarán.
Strong winds and heavy rain are expected in the West …
South Western Railway has confirmed that Island Line is back up and running after last week’s storms, but is not serving Ryde Esplanade or Ryde Pier Head.
Flooding in Ryde led to the tunnel between St John’s and the Esplanade becoming submerged – fl…
Ryde Mayor Alfred Millward set in motion the machinery to generate electricity for Ryde and Seaview on 1st October 1903.
The machinery to supply electricity to Ryde and its environs was supplied by the Isle of Wight Electric Light and Power Company…
The railway lines between Brading – Bembridge and Newport – Freshwater saw their final passenger trains depart on Sunday 20th September 1953 – 70 years ago today.
The train on the 12-mile-long Newport to Freshwater line left the crowded West Wight t…