Road, Rail, Sea and Air
Services on the Manx Electric Railway between October 3 through 31, 2015 only operate on Tuesdays-Thursdays and at weekends, with the Derby Castle based two car/four journey timetable A in place during Tu-Th and the more frequent timetable B in place on Saturdays and Sundays.
Recently arrived on the Island is a double deck coach once employed on National Express diagrams between London and South Yorkshire.
Although fairly late in summer season the flow of visiting UK coaches continues, with several vehicles bringing tourists to the Island this week.
As part of the October 10-18 Europe Code Week, a grassroots initiative which aims to bring coding and digital literacy to everybody in a fun and engaging way, the Isle of Man's own Code Bus has embarked upon a tour of the Island.
PRESS RELEASE from Douglas Borough Council - Last day of the Horse Tramway's 2015 operating season. "This weekend is the last opportunity in 2015 to travel on the unique Douglas Bay Horse Tramway! As a special promotion, children accompanied by an adult travel free on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th…
Visit Isle of Man, the official Manx visitor information site has produced a number of interesting guided walks centred on the Manx Electric Railway. The downloadable walks vary in length from 3 miles to 12.5 miles and include a detailed map as well as other useful information including the locatio…
As part of the Manx Heritage Transport Festival, the Manx Electric Railway operated an intensive service on Sunday 2nd August 2015. The following cars saw use in passenger service during the day:- 1 & 51, 5 & 41, 7 & 48, 9 & 46, 16 & 60, 19 & 40, 20 & 44, 21, 32 & 57. In addition, Car 22 performed…
Manx Radio and Manx.Net report on the latest revised plans for the controversial redevelopment of Douglas Promenade to incorporate 'shared space' and the relocation of the Horse Trams. Manx Radio 'Capital's £19m prom upgrade confirmed' Manx Radio 'Pedestrians our priority' Manx.Net 'Gawne unveils r…
The Manx hills will be alive with the sound of music when the Snaefell Mountain Railway commemorates its 120th anniversary at the summit on Thursday 20 August 2015. Special trams and activities throughout the day will build up to the evening's highlight – the first airing of a specially commissione…