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"Tim Crookall is to return to his role as Infrastructure Minister. The Glenfaba and Peel MHK was moved from the role to Enterprise Minister last summer, before resigning just over a month later. He's replacing his replacement, Chris Thomas, who was sacked in July. Mr Crookall will also be continuin…
The Manx Electric Railway 'notches up' a very significant anniversary tomorrow (September 7th), as 130 years to the day, the first section of the pioneering electric tramway opened to Groudle, some 2 ½ miles north of Douglas. Subsequent extensions were built to Laxey and Ramsey, which opened in 189…
DUE Autumn 2023 The compilation of Manx Transport Review No.101 – Summer/Autumn 2023 is now complete. Publication is being held back to include the findings of Heritage Railways Review being conducted by Systra, which is expected to be made public in September. Copies of Manx Transport Review are d…
Against a backdrop of 1990s recession and calls to curtail government expenditure, Alan Corlett and a small team located in the Island’s Transport office armed only with a tiny budget, showed what can be done to dramatically increase passenger numbers on the Island’s railways. This was achieved ind…
Isle of Man Transport confirms why service wasn't running for ship's visit “Horse tram timetables for 2023 were decided before the final itineraries for visiting cruise ships were known. Isle of Man Transport has responded to questions about why the service wasn’t running on Monday (14 August) – th…
Since its formation, the MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY SOCIETY has continued to offer help, advice and assistance to the railway, and remains as a resolute and constant guardian in an unpredictable and at times hostile world. Originally formed in 1973, the MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY SOCIETY is a partly politica…
Consultation on future of railways closes today. “It's your last chance to share your thoughts on the future of the Island's heritage railways. A consultation as part of an economic assessment of the railways closes today. The consultation aims to develop an understanding of those who use the railw…
Transport Consultant and MER Society member Mr. Dorian Baker, has kindly made his submission to the Heritage Railways Independent Review available for posting on our website. Isle of Man Heritage Railways Independent Review and Economic Impact Assessment. Dorian RW Baker - 8th August 2023 The oppor…
Time is of the essence for all those who have yet to fill in the questionnaire relating to the Island’s Heritage Railway Review. The Manx Electric Railway Society urges all interested parties to fill in the consultation which can be accessed at: https://consult.gov.im/infrastructure/iomhr-review...…