Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) have announced that Ryde Pier Head station and line will reopen no later than 10th June.
As previously reported by Island Echo, the railway line between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde Pier Head has been closed since October 2022 to allow engineers to strengthen the 686-metre-long Victorian pier that was built in 1880.
However, it has now been revealed that both the station and line will reopen no later than June 10th, in time for the start of the Summer holidays and the Isle of Wight Festival.
Mark Dunn, SWR’s Island Line general manager, said:
“We’re very pleased that the line between Ryde Pier Head and Ryde Esplanade will re-open on Saturday 10 June to support the many tourists and festivalgoers we’re expecting.
“Once complete, these works will significantly improve customer journeys on the Island’s iconic pier and we are grateful to our customers for their ongoing patience as we work closely with Network Rail to complete them as soon as possible.”
Hope it’ fall downs with everyone
Ur be david no teeth soon
Never mind the islanders.. Greedy sods
No more splinters in my mobility scooters tyres then, that’s good news!
Yes, but it doesn’t say what year!
It will be a task well done and hopefully last another 100 years or so. Long wait but worth it in the end