The Beeching Report proposed the closure of all the remaining lines on the island. Despite a spirited campaign, the line from Ryde to Cowes closed in February 1966, followed in April by the line from Shanklin to Ventnor. The loss of Ventnor station was particularly keenly felt, and the town struggled to recover from this blow to its tourist industry.
IWSR Named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Winner for 2025
IWSR Named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Winner for 2025 We are pleased to announce today that the Isle of Wight Steam Railway has been recognised in Tripadvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards
5 September 2025
