Road, Rail, Sea and Air
Given the 2025 Isle of Man T.T.'s unrelenting practice and race schedule, not helped by postponements due to poor weather, tens of thousands of visiting motorcycle enthusiasts have had limited opportunity to explore the island’s many other attractions. So it was good to see that Thursday, 5th June,…
“A number of Manx Electric Railway (MER) services were suspended over the weekend after a car crashed into a pole on the track. Services are now running as normal after an RTC caused damage to a pole. Pole 141, between Groudle Glen and Eskadale, was damaged beyond repair after being hit by a car, w…
“The Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure is currently recruiting for an Electrical / Mechanical Rolling Stock Fitter to join its engineering team on the iconic Snaefell Mountain Railway. This unique role offers the chance to work on both heritage vehicles dating back to 1895 and brand-new tram…
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…