On Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:57:44 +0100, Bruce
wrote:

Even if there was an intention to close the line to Shanklin, there
would still need to be a shuttle train service from the Pier Head to
and from Ryde Esplanade, and probably to Ryde St John's Road, to
connect with the ferries.

Why? Many people would walk (it isn't *that* far, and most people
seem to use trolley luggage these days), many are collected by car,
and a minibus shuttle could be run between the ferry and the bus
station for anyone who couldn't or didn't want to walk. Far cheaper
than maintaining the infrastructure.

Or absent the railway - is the Ryde ferry actually needed, and could
it more sensibly be sent somewhere else, thus removing the need to
maintain the pier (which looks in a poor condition) at all? Is there
somewhere near Ryde where a terminal could be built without a need for
the pier?

Neil
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