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“The infrastructure minister is due to make an announcement later about the progress of the horse tram tracks and the imminent resumption of the service. It's been said in recent weeks that the horses will be back by the end of July. The heritage attraction hasn't been operational since 2019 and wi…
A warm welcome is extended to all of those who are visiting the Island to participate in the Summer Transport Festival. The full programme of events can be found HERE: Manx Transport Review is the journal of the Manx Electric Railway Society, as well as a comprehensive round up of news and comment,…
Services resume on Douglas/Laxey section. “Repairs to downed tram lines between Onchan and Baldrine have now been completed. Extensive damage was done to the wire cabling when an oversized vehicle attempted to drive under them last week. Isle of Man Transport had hoped to finish repair work by Sund…
'It's after oversized vehicle pulled down part of the line' “It could cost up to £5,000 to fix downed tram lines between Onchan and Baldrine. Extensive damage was caused on Wednesday when an oversized vehicle attempted to drive under the wires. On top of that, 200m of the copper wiring needed to re…
'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…