Road, Rail, Sea and Air
"Failsafe brakes will not be fitted to Snaefell Mountain Railway tramcars before the start of the season, it’s been confirmed. An accident investigation is continuing into last summer’s runaway tram incident when car no.2 lost power to its brakes and careered out of control across the Bungalow road…
Isle of Man Transport have now published full details concerning their annual Rush Hour On The Railways event, which this year is being held from Friday 30th March until Monday 2nd April. Full details can be viewed HERE.
Detailed 2018 timetables for the Heritage Railways have now been released by IoM Transport. On selected nights during July & August, evening services will operate on the Douglas Horse Tramway. The timetables can be viewed online by visiting the following links: Manx Electric Railway/Snaefell Mounta…
Panning approval was granted on 16th January 2017 for the erection of temporary stable facilities for the Horse Tramway on part of the land formerly occupied by the Aquadrome & Summerland. Interestingly the Planning Application which was dated the 12th October 2017, had no provision for the storage…
"Minister says parking won't be a big problem" "Douglas Promenade planning is priority, as the Department of Infrastructure gets ready to regenerate the "worst" piece of road Infrastructure on Island. Subject to planning, the DoI will be tendering out the contract under the proviso that it's comple…
“The Department of Infrastructure has submitted its planning application for the redevelopment of Douglas Promenade. Subject to approval being granted, work will start in September to rejuvenate the area widely regarded as the ‘gateway to the Isle of Man.' The planning application features a new de…
A planning application for the reconstruction of Loch & Harris Promenades, which includes the relocation and singling of the Douglas Horse Tramway, has been lodged by the IoM Department of Infrastructure. A further application for the reconstruction of Central & Queens Promenade with the expected r…
The next issue of Manx Transport Review, the Island’s leading transport journal is currently under preparation. All contributions, news items, letters etc. would be gratefully received. Contact the MERS at: [email protected] Full membership currently £8 per annum (Overseas rate £10 per annum) d…
The Friends of Flaybrick is a voluntary group who foster interest in the Flaybrick Cemetery in Birkenhead. At one time Flaybrick was the main cemetery for Birkenhead people. George F. Milnes is buried there. The friends group give guided tours of their most famous Birkonians and on the tour they so…