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Brading Project - Phase 2

Restoration work has commenced on the former signalbox and redundant 'down' platform at Brading station. Phase One of the project was completed in March 2006, with the restoration of the main station building using funding from Leader+, South East Development Agency and Railway Heritage Trust. The building has been home to the Visitor Centre, shop and Railway Heritage Exhibition since its re-opening. Phase two will complete the restoration work to the buildings on the eastern platform and restore the signalbox to its former glory, landscaping work will also take place in the area behind the eastern platform.

For more details please contact Brading Town Council.

Lake Landscaping Project

Work has been completed on an Isle of Wight Community Rail Partnership led project to improve the environment around Lake railway station. The area at the back of the platform on Araluen Way has been cleared of unsightly vegetation and landscaped to improve the area for users of the station and the community alike. A partnership approach between the Isle of Wight Community Rail Partnership, Island Line Trains, Lake Parish Council and the Youth Offending Team has enabled this project to proceed.

For more information and to follow progress on this and other Community Rail Projects, please visit their website.