Road, Rail, Sea and Air
“The DoI has performed an almighty u-turn after a report has round that registered buildings on Douglas prom can be saved after all. In October, the department was seeking a contractor for the ’emergency demolition of Tramway Terrace’. At the time, DoI Minister Tim Crookall said: ‘The decision to d…
‘Infrastructure minister refutes claims it's being adjusted to suit government's agenda.’ “The infrastructure minister has promised he'll publish a report reviewing the Island's railways as soon as possible, and in its entirety. The report, conducted by consultants SYSTRA, is assessing the economic…
“Doubt is being cast on whether government owned properties on Tramway Terrace in Douglas will be demolished after all. Government appears to be backtracking on emergency demolition plans despite the Department of Infrastructure seeking a contractor to take down the registered building. Last week t…
“An architectural historian has questioned the legitimacy of government plans to demolish a protected building on Douglas Promenade. Peter Kelly doesn't believe the proposed demolition of Tramway Terrace, next to the tram horse stables building has followed proper planning procedures. The Departmen…
Step aboard Winter Saloon car No.19 in 1995 with former MER Society Chairman - the late Mike Goodwyn. During the course of the full journey between Douglas and Ramsey, Mike provides a unique insight into the railway and its long and eventful history. It’s an eye opening experience comparing the sta…
Trams only running for pre-booked passengers “Horse tram services along Douglas Promenade have been reduced due to concerns over safety. They're only being provided for passengers who have pre-booked until the season ends on 29 October. It’s because a government building, near to the horse tram sta…
Isle of Man Transport has just released information relating to the Heritage Railway’s 2024 operating season. Isle of Man Steam Railway Friday 15th March to Sunday 3rd November 2024 Douglas Bay Horse Tramway Tuesday 26th March to Sunday 3rd November 2024 Manx Electric Railway Tuesday 12th March to…
“A report into the future operation of heritage rail has been delayed. Consultants Systra were appointed earlier this year to carry out an independent review and economic impact assessment of the island’s vintage rail network including the Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Rai…
“Government's decision to use funds set aside for work on the horse trams elsewhere is a 'slap in the face to Tynwald'. That's from Chair of the Public Accounts Committee Juan Watterson after the scrutiny body's annual report criticised the Council of Ministers for descoping the horse tram plans wi…