'Snaefell Railway Likely Closed Till 2018.' Manx Radio - 26th September 2017

SMR Car 2 was parked up on a slope some distance short of the summit on October 24th 2015, whilst track renewal work was taking place. Several months later sister car 3 was wrecked after running away from a similar position whilst unattended due to ongoing track and paving work. On the 4th August 2017, Car 2 also became the victim of a runaway incident whilst carrying a full compliment of passengers. Fortunately efforts to bring the car to a halt were successful and no injuries were sustained. (Photo: MERS Collection)

DOI Minister says safety work underway

"Passenger services on the Snaefell Mountain Railway aren't likely to run again this year.

The Department of Infrastructure announced the closure of the service yesterday (25 Sep), highlighting the challenges of operating the heritage transport to modern safety standards.

A comprehensive review into the tramway was undertaken after an incident on 4 August when a tram suffered brake failure, rolling down Snaefell summit.

Infrastructure officials say many issues have arisen in trying to ensure the service is safe, and dealing with these was more important than day-to-day management.

Speaking on Mandate this morning (Tues) Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer says whilst work into the safe running of the system will continue, it's unlikely the snaefell service will be running again before 2018."

Visit Manx Radio's Website to listen to Minister Harmer's comments.

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