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“Questions Over Future of Tramway Terrace”

“An historic building on Douglas promenade will come under the spotlight in the House of Keys next week. When members meet from 10am on Tuesday, North Douglas MHK John Wannenburgh will ask Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood about Tramway Terrace. He wants to know about its condition and plans…

“Case For Horse Tram Track Extension to Be Sought”

"A design for restoring the horse tram tracks from the War Memorial to the Sea Terminal is due to be considered by Treasury. If support is given, Tynwald members will then be asked if they'll give the project the go-ahead. Tynwald originally voted in favour of the track in 2017, but the money was u…

Blackpool’s Last Street Tramways

New Book From Acclaimed Tramway Author Brian Turner Blackpool’s Last Street Tramways - the companion to Via Marton - is now available. It’s in a similar hardback A4 format, but nearly twice the size, with 208 pages and over 400 pictures, most of them in colour. The book comes in three main parts, c…

​Heritage Railways Timetables 2025

Full Heritage Railways timetables for 2025 have now been published by Isle of Man Transport. Services will operate as follows: Isle of Man Steam Railway: Thursday 20th March – Sunday 2nd November Manx Electric Railway: Tuesday 18th March – Sunday 2nd November Snaefell Mountain Railway: Saturday 29t…

Manx Transport Review No.102 - Winter 2024/25

Full news roundup from the Manx Electric Railway, Douglas Horse Tramway, Snaefell Mountain Railway and other Island transport. Historical feature articles - Full Colour - 108 pages. Copies are distributed FREE to Full Members of the Manx Electric Railway Society upon publication – visit mers.org.im…

Replacing MER Track with Cycle Path Would Cost £8 Million, Says DOI

“Replacing part of the Laxey to Ramsey electric railway with a cycle lane would cost £8 million, according to the Department of Infrastructure. A Freedom of Information request asked for documents about replacing railways with paths for walkers or cyclists. In its response, the DOI released interna…

​Warnings of 'Challenging Times Ahead' as DoI Publishes Department Plan

MERS Comment: Surprisingly (or perhaps not!), the 'Department's Plan' fails to mention that the comprehensive review undertaken by consultants Systra last year, revealed that the Island's priceless Heritage Railways contribute £17m to the Manx economy per annum. “The infrastructure minister warns t…

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