Operator: Island Line
Routes affected:Between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin
Twitter Hashtag: ShanklinDescription of Incident
Heavy rain flooding the railway between Ryde Pier Head and Ryde St Johns Road means service has been suspended between these stations.
Disruption is expected until 07:00 Tuesday 3 February.
Customer advice:
Flood water levels have continued to fall. However, services on the Island Line will remain suspended between Ryde Pier Head and Ryde St Johns Road until the water level reduces to safe levels.
To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted, at no extra cost to yourself, on Southern Vectis bus routes 2 and 3 between Ryde Esplanade and Shanklin. Please note Southern Vectis buses not able to call at Brading to due to flooding between Brading and Sandown.
A minibus is currently shuttling between Ryde Pier Head and Ryde Esplanade, but is not running to a timetable.
Travelling on Tuesday 3 February
The 05:23 Ryde St Johns Road to Ryde Pier Head as well as the 05:43 Ryde St Johns Road to Shanklin services will be cancelled.
Additionally, the 06:07 service from Shanklin will start from Brading, as will the 06:03 Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin service.
Additional information:
If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline. Island Line / South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.
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.
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