Road, Rail, Sea and Air
'Horse trams could start running on Douglas Promenade next week.' "The Department of Infrastructure has confirmed the track - from the terminus to the bottom of Broadway - is complete and has been approved by a railway inspector. Pre-operational rail cleaning began last week. MLC Kerry Sharpe, who…
“Important update for customers attending some of our Manx Electric Railway events as part of the Summer Transport Festival next week. Please contact us on 01624 697400 or email [email protected] if you have any queries regarding the below addendum.” For further information, please visit: www.…
Power lines brought down after vehicle collision “Overhead power cables, brought down after a vehicle crashed into the Manx Electric Railway line yesterday, have been stolen. Police say around 200 metres of copper cable was left by the roadside overnight between the Liverpool Arms and Baldrine. As…
“The Electric Railway is currently suspended between Derby Castle and Laxey after a vehicle hit the power lines. Police say it happened at the tram crossing between Baldrine and Groudle Glen, with the road shutting for a brief period. Isle of Man Transport says services between Laxey and Ramsey rem…
“Grinding is taking place from today (Friday) on the horse tram tracks on Douglas Promenade ahead of the first services of the summer 2022 season, starting with the Summer Heritage Transport Festival July 27-31. This work is being undertaken by a specialist German contractor, and is scheduled to ta…
Tomorrow (July 13) we will be commissioning the new LRT (Light Railway Tramway) crossing at Castle Mona Avenue for the horse trams. From tomorrow vehicle drivers will be required to stop for the horse trams using typical highway traffic lights. Drivers will also notice the tram signal, a signal the…
“Warning signs to alert visitors and residents of the presence of horse tram tracks on Douglas Promenade could be introduced. The Department of Infrastructure says it’s considering ‘non-standard’ signage to assist road users of hazard awareness. One accident, concerning the tracks, has been recorde…
Ian Longworth leaves his post after 13 years. “The Isle of Man’s Director of Transport has announced he will be leaving Government. The Department of Infrastructure says Ian Longworth is retiring as he has now ‘reached the traditional retirement age’. Mr. Longworth had planned to retire previously…
“One of the Douglas prom horse trams became derailed under ‘controlled conditions’ while undergoing testing. This was being done to ensure the rail is installed correctly on a curved section of the track, and was being observed by the railway inspector who is currently on-island. The Department of…