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Install new rail connections on the isle of wight

Submitted on Saturday 3rd January 2026

Rejected on Wednesday 4th February 2026

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: local (see below for details)

Petition Action

Install new rail connections on the isle of wight

Petition Details

a new railway line to Newport,Ventor,Cowes and/or Freshwater.

Additional Information

The Isle of Wight hasn't had a strong railway connection across the island since 1966 and a new line(s) would help decrease traffic and pollution, it would also help with bus times as right now it takes over a hour and a half to get to Freshwater from shanklin but with a new line it could remove up to half of the travel time


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

We are not allowed to accept petitions that deal only with a local area, even when there may be some involvement from central government in respect of decision-making or funding.

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