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Safety concerns addressed, says DoI 'Snaefell Mountain Railway services start today, one day late. There had been concerns it wouldn't be able to start running, following serious safety issues which necessitated an early closure of the railway last year. Services were suspended in September, follow…
The Snaefell Mountain Railway will recommence services from tomorrow (Good Friday). 'Facilities at the Summit Café have today been commissioned in preparation for the first visitors. Staff have transported stock to the Summit Café, tested the electrical network and undertaken repairs to the water s…
The Douglas Horse Tramway opened for business this morning (Thursday, March 29, 2018), the first day of the 2018 season. Car No.1 was the first tram to leave Derby Castle. With over 40 years service, tramway stalwart Peter Cannon was interviewed by Manx.Net. Click HERE to view the clip.
Services will resume tomorrow on the Snaefell Mountain Railway. Today was supposed to be the start of the season. But a sign at Laxey station said there would be no services and apologised for any inconvenience. The Snaefell line has been under a health and safety prohibition notice since October.…
Douglas Bay Horse Trams resume tomorrow (Thursday) with the first service departing from Derby Castle at 8.40am. Jason Moorhouse, MHK responsible for Transport Services with the Department of Infrastructure, said: ‘The horse trams are an integral part of our heritage transport network. Where else i…
Will Snaefell line be allowed to reopen? With less than 10 days to go before the planned start of its season, there’s still uncertainty over whether the Snaefell Mountain Railway will be allowed to re-open. Isle of Man Transport says it is still planning to open as scheduled on March 29. But a proh…
The Manx Electric Railway 2018 seasonal service commenced on Friday, March 16th, with cars operating to Timetable B, which offers six return journeys from Douglas to Ramsey, with an additional return short working to Laxey. The season ends on Sunday, November 4th. Cars 7, 19 & 21 along with trailer…
Manx Electric Railway Celebrates 125th Birthday 'The Manx Electric Railway resumes tomorrow with the first service departing from Douglas at 9.40am. Services will run from Friday 16 March until Monday 4 November. Jason Moorhouse, MHK responsible for the Transport Services Division of the Department…
The Manx Electric Railway’s 2018 operating season is due to commence on Friday, March 16, with the Snaefell Mountain Railway scheduled (according to IoM Transport's website) to follow on Thursday, March 29. It will be recalled that the SMR’s 2017 season was cut short in the fallout from the runaway…