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Councillor Stephen Pitts who represents St Georges ward in Douglas, has spoken out with his belief that the Horse Tram service could have continued. Click HERE to read more. Councillor Pitts believes that “Council didn't fight hard enough to keep horse trams”
Chief Minister Allan Bell airs his views on the Horse Tramway to the Island's Press. Read the Manx Radio article HERE Watch Mr Bell's interview on Manx.Net
Manx Radio reports that former Minster of Tourism (and Fun) David Cretney MLC, has leant his support to retaining the Douglas Horse Tramway. Read the report on Manx Radio's website HERE
Please sign our on-line petitions to help the MERS secure the future of the irreplaceable Douglas Horse Tramway. EVERY signature will add weight to our campaign to save the tramway for future generations. KEEP THAT PRESSURE ON! Manx Residents Petitionhttp://www.ipetitions.com/…/douglas-horse-tramwa…
Department of Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne MHK, discusses Wednesday’s meeting with interested parties, which focused on the future of the Horse Tramway. Read Manx Radio's article HERE. Watch Manx.Net's full interview with Phil Gawne HERE.
'A very productive meeting of representatives of Douglas Borough Council and relevant government departments and bodies was held this evening to discuss the Douglas horse trams. The Council's role in operating the horse trams for more than a century was recognised and applauded. A number of workabl…
Manx Radio reports on today's sitting of the House at Keys, at which an emergency motion was tabled by Kate Beecroft MHK regarding the future of the Douglas Horse Tramway. A committee is to be set up to explore future options for the tramway. Read Manx Radio's article HERE.
Manx Radio reports on a tram crisis summit to be held this week. Read the article HERE
The Manx Electric Railway Society has received a deluge of comments following the shock announcement on Friday 22nd January 2016 that Douglas Corporation intend to scrap the world famous Douglas Horse Tramway. As expected, almost all of those who have taken the trouble to vote on our on-line petiti…