13 January 2026

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6

expired franchise

replaced
< Island Line

was replaced by
South West Trains >

start date
27 September 2003
end date
4 February 2007

owned by
Stagecoach Rail Ltd/Stagecoach Group plc

legal title


description
A short interim franchise awarded after the Strategic Rail Authority had extended the original Island Line franchise by two years. The franchise was not renewed again, being merged with South West Trains in 2007.

service area
Ryde Pier-Shanklin (I.O.W.)

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