Road, Rail, Sea and Air
Ever since the Manx Electric Railway passed into public ownership in 1957, there have been many reports into the heritage railways. Mike Goodwyn documented many in his book “Is This Any Way to Run a Railway?”Some reports remain in everyone’s mind whilst others have had no long-term significance. Th…
The full programme for this year’s Manx Heritage Transport Festival has now been published by Isle of Man Transport. The full itinerary can be viewed HERE.
“The future of Tramway Terrace remains uncertain as the Infrastructure Minister does not rule out selling the building. Late last year the Department of Infrastructure (DoI) confirmed restoration works at Tramway Terrace on Douglas Promenade were to resume with essential structural improvements and…
“ITV Granada shared time on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway a few days ago with our amazing DBHT driver Peter Cannon who is celebrating 50 years of service. TODAY it will be televised throughout the day and at 6pm on the ITV news. The full interview is available later this morning by clicking HERE. C…
“The future of Tramway Terrace remains uncertain as the Infrastructure Minister does not rule out selling the building. Late last year the Department of Infrastructure (DoI) confirmed restoration works at Tramway Terrace on Douglas Promenade were to resume with essential structural improvements and…
“An historic building on Douglas promenade will come under the spotlight in the House of Keys next week. When members meet from 10am on Tuesday, North Douglas MHK John Wannenburgh will ask Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood about Tramway Terrace. He wants to know about its condition and plans…
"A design for restoring the horse tram tracks from the War Memorial to the Sea Terminal is due to be considered by Treasury. If support is given, Tynwald members will then be asked if they'll give the project the go-ahead. Tynwald originally voted in favour of the track in 2017, but the money was u…
Tim Glover MHK, one of the Hon. Member’s for Castletown and Malew has tabled the following question concerning the Horse Tramway for today’s sitting of Tynwald: The Hon. Member for Arbory, Castletown and Malew, Mr Glover, to ask the Minister for Infrastructure – When her Department will honour the…
“The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway marked a major milestone this week as senior driver Peter Cannon officially began his 50th season working on the historic seafront service. Peter first joined the team as a tram conductor on July 6, 1975, before progressing to the role of driver the following year. No…