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“A newly qualified farrier has told Manx Radio he ‘jumped at the chance’ of completing his training on Island. Luke Collison has undertaken a four-year ‘on the job apprenticeship’ with the Douglas Bay Horse Tram Service. He’s responsible for looking after the horses' hoofs – a profession which comb…
“The Department of Infrastructure needs to complete the work at Tramway Terrace before seeking funds to extend the horse tram tracks on Douglas promenade. Currently, the tramway runs between Derby Castle and Broadway, despite Tynwald previously supporting proposals to install the rails through to t…
“What does the future hold for a Department of Infrastructure building in Douglas? That's the question Garff MHK Daphne Caine will put to minister Tim Crookall in Tynwald this week. When the court sits on Tuesday, she'll ask Mr Crookall to publish a surveyor's report on Tramway Terrace. She also wa…
“Proposed changes at the tramway office in Douglas remain shrouded in mystery after a planning application last week. On the government's planning website, an application was lodged for the building on Strathallan Crescent in Douglas. The application can be viewed HERE. The application for a change…
Major track renewals are taking place between Halfway and Eskadale. “Works to renew a section of the Manx Electric Railway track near to Groudle are said to be progressing well with the line 'on track' to be finished by the end of the month. Six-hundred metres of track has been replaced, and work h…
“A Middle MHK says the Isle of Man is at risk of being turned into a ‘Victorian theme park’. Stu Peters, who is a political member of the Department of Infrastructure, has told Manx Radio he believes Tramway Terrace on Douglas Promenade should be demolished and replaced. The building, which was ere…
“Daphne Caine has joined the Department for Enterprise as a political member with responsibility for Visit Isle of Man and Motorsport. The Garff MHK currently holds a number of posts across government including Chair of the Climate Change Transformation Board, Member of the Social Affairs Policy Re…
“A suitably qualified engineer is being sought by the Department of Infrastructure to come up with a strategy for the restoration of Tramway Terrace. They must be listed on the Conservation Accreditation Register for Engineers and will be required to devise a process and methodology for the project…
‘Will tourists visiting on a Monday or Tuesday get to ride along the prom?’ “Attempts will be made to run the horse trams on days when cruise ships are visiting the Isle of Man. That’s the pledge from the infrastructure minister despite new timetables showing they’re not due to operate on Mondays a…