Road, Rail, Sea and Air
“A review of the Isle of Man’s heritage rail network has found that it is well run, has received effective investment and makes a significant contribution to the local economy. Compiled by independent consultants Systra, the report also recommends that the railways should remain in public ownership…
“There are 'absolutely no assurances' with regards to what happens next with Tramway Terrace. That's from Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall, who has been addressing concerns about the future of the site in Tynwald this morning. In October last year, the DOI produced plans to demolish the buildin…
“Concerns will be raised about Tramway Terrace and its future in todays Tynwald sitting. Daphne Caine will put questions to the infrastructure and environment ministers about the building a findings from a recent report surrounding it. In October last year the DOI produced plans to demolish the bui…
Infrastructure minister discusses recommendations in review of the network. “Government spending on the Isle of Man's heritage railways is unlikely to increase any time soon, and could be cut further. That's according to the infrastructure minister, who's been discussing recommendations set out by…
“A recommendation that a strategy should be produced for the development of the Island's heritage railways up to 2040 is 'wishful' thinking. That's according to the infrastructure minister. The transport consultancy firm SYSTRA put forward the suggestion after carrying out a review of the heritage…
The first sitting Tynwald sitting of 2024 will include a number of questions relating to the Horse Tramway’s stables and the long awaited Systra ‘Heritage Railways Review’ which still has to be published in its entirety. The relevant questions are as follows: The Hon. Member for Garff, Mrs Caine, t…
DUE Autumn 2023 The compilation of Manx Transport Review No.101 – Autumn 2023 is now complete. Publication of the journal is being held back to include the findings of Heritage Railways Review being conducted by Systra. Originally, the report which was due to be published in September, is now expec…
“The Department of Infrastructure hasn't ruled out reinstating the horse trams to the Sea Terminal entirely, but it looks as though that project won't be happening any time soon. Minister Tim Crookall believes it's likely to be in excess of two years before the extension could be on the horizon. It…
'Caine says extending line even further into the Sea Terminal would improve visitor experience' “Re-instating the horse tram line to the end of Douglas promenade could bring the increase in passengers it needs to be a viable investment, according to one MHK. An independent report found there is a s…