ONE of the new Island Line trains was delivered to Sandown Train Station yesterday.
The arrival was captured by photographer Josh Thomas.
Although the train has been welcomed to the Island, there is still no date for the opening of the line again, following a major upgrade.
Island Line closed in January, for a £26 million upgrade including newly refurbished trains, platform improvements and a new passing point, to allow more frequent services.
It was originally due to reopen in March, before the date was pushed back.
The start date has now been pushed back for a second time and it is unknown when the network will reopen, or if it will be back for what is expected to be a busy summer season, at the end of the government's roadmap out of Covid-19 lockdown.
Replacement buses are currently serving the Shanklin to Ryde route.
The issue is thought to be 'arcing' — interference to the computer software.
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