Trains won't serve Ryde Pier from the end of October as months of works to strengthen its structure begin.
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Works are expected to last until Spring next year. The railway on the pier was built between 1878 and 1880 by Victorian engineers. After nearly 150 years of harsh environmental conditions, which have caused parts of the structure to deteriorate, it now needs major refurbishment and repairs. Network Rail is leading the scheme. It hopes the work will extend its life by up to 60 years. South Western Railway (SWR) will also be carrying out work at the same time, making efficient use of the closure. Mark Killick, Network Rail’s Wessex Route Director, said: “We’re pleased to finally start work on Ryde Pier, which after 142 years of service needs a lot of maintenance to support SWR’s Island Line services going forward. “Planning this work has been very challenging as we’ve had to work around other improvements to the Island Line whilst trying to understand the condition of the structure. Our engineers now have a very complex programme of work to deliver, made more difficult by the pier’s different construction methods and the seasons they’ll be working in. “Our aim is to have everything finished in the Spring of next year and we’re grateful to customers for their patience during what we know will be a disruptive closure.” Claire Mann, SWR’s Managing Director, said: “During our improvement programme in 2021, which allowed us to introduce the first new trains on the Island Line for more than 30 years, engineers surveyed Ryde Pier and discovered major work was needed to continue to run trains. “We’ve worked closely with Network Rail to ensure the repairs needed can be carried out whilst causing the least amount of disruption possible, as we know this is an important link from the Island to ferry services bound for the mainland. “We’re sorry for the inconvenience that this closure will cause, however we are making the most of the opportunity available to us by carrying out work that will give our customers smoother and more reliable journeys.” SWR will operate a shuttle bus service between Ryde Pier Head and Ryde Esplanade during the closure. Full details will be announced in the coming weeks. Work begins on Sunday October 30 and ending in Spring 2023. |
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