East Wight’s first railway was constructed from Ryde St John’s Road to Shanklin and opened on 23rd August 1864. The line is still in use as part of the Ryde Pier – Shanklin electric railway.

Ashey Station History
WHAT IS THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ASHEY? Ashey station was opened in 1875 as part of the Ryde and Newport Railway. At the time, it was the only intermediate station