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Old July 12th 10, 09:44 PM posted to uk.transport.london,misc.transport.urban-transit,uk.railway
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On Mon, 12 Jul 2010, wrote:

On Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:24:52 +0100, Neil Williams
wrote:

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.

Walking along the pier on a nice sunny day might be pleasant.
In November with a strong North Easterly gale it would be awful so
you need something along the Pier.

Like a perspex tunnel, you mean?

tom

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