diff --git a/src/libstd/io/mod.rs b/src/libstd/io/mod.rs
index 2e33bef380c..61e054fa255 100644
--- a/src/libstd/io/mod.rs
+++ b/src/libstd/io/mod.rs
@@ -1058,7 +1058,7 @@ impl<T: Reader + Writer> Stream for T {}
 /// Raises the same conditions as the `read` method except for `EndOfFile`
 /// which is swallowed.
 /// Iteration yields `None` if the condition is handled.
-struct LineIterator<'r, T> {
+pub struct LineIterator<'r, T> {
     priv buffer: &'r mut T,
 }