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Manx Radio Reports "A well-known figure in the debate over the regeneration of Douglas promenade has predicted the saga will drag on a lot longer. Tynwald opted to retain the full length of the horse tram service - on just a single line - by 17 votes to 14 on Tuesday (17 Jan). The Secretary of the…
Manx Radio reports that the "Horse Trams will continue to run the full length of Douglas Promenade". That’s after Tynwald narrowly backed a move by East Douglas MHK Chris Robertshaw and rejected proposals by Ray Harmer's Department of Infrastructure to abandon the section along Loch Prom. But despi…
The fate of the Douglas Horse Tramway is likely to be sealed at this month's sitting of Tynwald which is due to commence tomorrow (Tuesday 17th January). On Sunday 15th January, the MERS contacted members of Tynwald and other interested parties, urging them to “listen to the people” when it comes t…
The Douglas Horse Tramway has survived intact for 140-years, through bankruptcy, two world wars and the reigns of six monarchs. January 2017 it now faces its gravest threat. For it to survive IT NEEDS YOUR HELP PLEASE BY: Using the links below to sign the petition and email politicians in the Manx…
TYNWALD MISLED BY DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE. Shortly before the Christmas break, on December 13th Tynwald voted on a series of measures put forward by the Department of Infrastructure in which a proposal strikingly similar to one rejected before the election in July was narrowly defeated. The ai…
In what might be seen as a bid to outwit objections to the wholesale dismantlement of the Douglas Horse Tramway, an advert in this week's Manx Independent points to a 'deadline' for submissions of offers for the Douglas horse tramway stables. "Best bids for the purchase of this 'prime' 0.4 acre app…
The Secretary of the MERS was interviewed for Manx Radio's Mandate programme in the wake of the DOI's planning application for a new depot and stables at the Summerland site. The full interview is now available for listening HERE.
CLICK THE LINKS BELOW TO HOW THEY VOTED SIGN THE PETITION CROWDFUND THE FIGHT Although we are called the Manx Electric Railway Society, our brief extends to doing all we can to fight for all of the unique tramways of the Isle of Man including the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway which has miraculously sur…
Manx Transport Review No.95 has now been dispatched to members, who will receive their copies shortly. Copies can be obtained directly from the MERS for £6.95 + £1.75 p&p. (UK & IOM only. Please enquire for delivery to other locations) Please send Cheques/Postal Orders made payable to the Manx Elec…