Road, Rail, Sea and Air
‘A newsletter which stated the horse trams would not be continuing past the war memorial on Douglas promenade was wrong, according to the government. The update on the Douglas promenade refurbishment scheme was issued to subscribers last night and stated that the horse tram track would be ending at…
“A single horse tram track between the War Memorial and the Sea Terminal will be added on Douglas Promenade at a later date. The Department of Infrastructure will complete the regeneration scheme on the promenade for Easter next year without the line in place. However, an area of soft landscaping w…
'The horse tramway is to be dramatically cut back as part of plans to get the £25m Promenade scheme finished by next Easter. It’s a move that will not go down well with supporters of the horse tramway - or Tynwald members who voted to retain the full length of the line. News that the tramway will n…
‘Scheme now due to finish by Easter 2021’ “Work on the Douglas Promenade Regeneration Scheme officially resumes today. Staff returned to the site last week to carry out checks, with work having been suspended earlier this year due to the coronavirus outbreak. Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer conf…
'Multi-million-pound regeneration project had been paused' "Manx Radio understands work on Douglas Promenade has restarted today (30 April). The multi-million-pound regeneration project had been suspended due to the ongoing health crisis. Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer is due to make his first…
Mann Tram was the forerunner of Manx Transport Review, the current MERS journal. The first issue of Mann Tram edited by George Hearse and dated June 1973, was published in the form of a foolscap newsheet. With increased circulation, from issue No.16 with Mike Goodwyn taking over as editor, Mann Tra…
Douglas Promenade Latest "The halt on all construction works as part of government measures to control coronavirus has led to the Promenade project being put on pause too. Chief Minister Howard Quayle announced last week a stop on all non-essential construction work. This includes the £25m Promenad…
'The Ramsey terminus of the MER has been targeted by vandals who damaged the fencing and a sign post.' "Officers investigating the damaged believe it happened on Thursday, March 5. Anyone who saw anything or can assist officers with enquiries, is asked to call 631212 quoting the reference number 97…
Announcement from Isle of Man Transport "To ensure the continued safety of the public and their staff Isle of Man Railways have announced all Isle of Man Heritage Railways will suspend operations from this evening (19 March). The situation will be regularly reviewed in the light of ongoing developm…