"Hidden benefits lost with horse tram decision" MER Society comments on controversial move
MERS Secretary Julian Nutter comments on Manx Radio. Listen to the clip HERE.
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"Hidden benefits lost with horse tram decision" MER Society comments on controversial move
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY SOCIETY
"With interruption only in time of war, the Douglas Horse Tramway has run along the promenade in Douglas since 1876. Many generations of Manx men and women grew up and died alongside it and it is a unique icon of the Isle of Man, as much of a symbol of Manxness as the Laxey Wheel, the Manx Electric…
Call to Government to save the Horse Trams, MER Society “will not stand idly by”
Isle of Man Newspapers reports on the Press Release from the MER Society and its on-line petitions concerning the retention of the Douglas Horse Tramway. The article is available to view in full HERE.
Department of Infrastructure not seeking to relay Horse Tram tracks.
The Department of Infrastructure has confirmed its intention to progress its proposals for the redevelopment of Douglas Promenade, despite the announcement that Douglas Borough Council is ending its horse tram service. Subject to planning approval and support from Tynwald, work will start later thi…
Douglas Horse Trams - Council Leader Defends Decison
Councillor David Christian speaks to Manx Radio about decision to scrap Horse Tramway. Click HERE to listen to the clip. Also, an extended interview with Councillor Christian is available to view in two parts on Manx.Net's website. Part 1 Part 2
Douglas Horse Tramway Visitor's Petition
The Manx Electric Railway Society has created an on-line petition for visitors to the Isle of Man, who are opposed to the scrapping of the Horse Tramway. To sign the petition please visit:- http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/douglas-horse-t...
Douglas Horse Tramway - Petition For Manx Residents
The Manx Electric Railway Society has created an on-line petition for Manx residents and taxpayers who are opposed to the scrapping of the Horse Tramway. To sign the petition please visit:- http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/douglas-horse-tramway-to-be-scrapped A similar petition for visitors to th…
PRESS RELEASE FROM DOUGLAS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Press Release from Douglas Borough Council It is with very great regret, following detailed discussions and meetings, that Douglas Borough Council is to discontinue the Douglas horse tram service because of the increased financial burden on Douglas ratepayers. The decision to terminate the service…
DOUGLAS HORSE TRAMWAY TO BE SCRAPPED
At 9.29am on Friday 22nd Janaury 2016, Manx Radio announced that the Douglas Horse Tramway is to cease operation, there will be no service in 2016, or ever again !. Further details will be posted here in due course. The Island's press reports:- Manx Radio Isle of Man Newspapers All comments and opi…