Road, Rail, Sea and Air
“Concerns have been raised that potential changes to planning law could allow the Department of Infrastructure to remove tram tracks without seeking permission. The proposed Permitted Development Order 2024 would allow for development of any tramway works without having to put in a planning applica…
“The Department of Infrastructure has confirmed restoration works at Tramway Terrace on Douglas Promenade are to resume. The work will involve essential structural improvements and the installation of a replacement roof. A procurement process will commence shortly to appoint a suitable design team…
“A public consultation's been launched which will help shape the Transport Strategy for the Isle of Man. The Department of Infrastructure wants it to meet the needs of communities, keep people connected to work, leisure and services, and support the transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.…
“A report promised back in February looking at the future of a historic building on Douglas seafront is still yet to be published. The Department of Infrastructure previously said Tramway Terrace would have to be demolished due to the condition of the building, but a further inspection on behalf of…
Douglas North MHK has tabled a question for this morning’s sitting of the House of Keys in relation to the ongoing saga of Tramway Terrace. Full Hansard concerning Mr Ashford’s question will be made available as soon as it has been published.
A warm welcome is extended to all of those who will be visiting the Island to participate in the Manx Heritage Transport Festival which commences on Tuesday, July 30th. The full programme of events can be downloaded HERE Manx Transport Review is the journal of the Manx Electric Railway Society. As…
David Ashford, one of the MHK’s for Douglas North, has tabled further questions concerning the truncated Horse Tramway at the final sitting of Tynwald before the Summer recess. Question 32: The Hon. Member for Douglas North, Mr Ashford, to ask the Minister for Infrastructure: What the most recent e…
“The submission to the Manx parliament hopes to call on government to honour the project A Tynwald petitioner is making it his duty to try and get the horse trams reinstated back to the Isle of Man Steam Packet's ferry terminal. In 2017, the scheme was supported by the Manx parliament, but its exte…
“Visit Isle of Man says visitor satisfaction for the attraction is really high. The horse trams are a 'massive part' of the Island's tourism offering, according to Visit Isle of Man. Despite Tynwald voting to fully reinstate them as part of Douglas prom's refurbishment, currently the horses stop ju…