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MANN TRAM / MANX TRANSPORT REVIEW INDEX
Paddlebox 16 has just arrived from Douglas on a special working in this timeless view at Laxey station taken in July 1965. (Photo: C. Bond Collection)
Road, Rail, Sea and Air
‘Infrastructure minister admits shortened route could have played a part. The infrastructure minister's admitted the horse tram's shortened route could have played a part in a significant reduction in passengers this season. In the House of Keys, Tim Crookall revealed there were only 45,000 passeng…
The following question concerning the truncated Horse Tramway has been tabled by Douglas North MHK David Ashford for today’s sitting of the House of Keys. 2. The Hon. Member for Douglas North, Mr Ashford, to ask the Minister for Infrastructure – What impact the shortened length of the Horse Tramway…
“A 'number of options' have been considered around the refurbishment, or replacement, of Tramway Terrace on Douglas Promenade. It's owned by the Department of Infrastructure and, earlier this month, was at risk of being demolished over concerns that it was unsafe. Minister Tim Crookall was asked ab…
DUE Autumn 2023 The compilation of Manx Transport Review No.101 – Autumn 2023 is now complete. Publication of the journal is being held back to include the findings of Heritage Railways Review being conducted by Systra. Originally, the report which was due to be published in September, is now expec…
“Estimated 113,000 annual passengers if full tram line re-instated The Douglas horse tramway has proven less attractive to cruise passengers visiting the Island due to the lack of a tram stop at the Sea Terminal. Since the promenade refurbishment project, the tram line hasn't been re-instated along…
"The infrastructure minister insists a review into the Island's heritage railways 'certainly isn't explosive'. Consultancy firm SYSTRA has been assessing the economic value of the railways, and government says its report, which was due in September, is to be published any day now. Meanwhile, an ema…
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