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As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the nationalisation of the Island’s bus services and the combination of Isle of Man Road Services and the Douglas Corporation Transport buses, Bus Vannin, have received delivery of two brand new StreetDeck Ultroliners in ‘heritage’ livery. The two bus…
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With the ongoing bus strike still unresolved, below is the MER timetable for Friday 27th March. According to Isle of Man Transport "These services are treated as bus services for ticketing - standard bus fares will apply on all services and School Children may use the relevant SCH travel cards to t…
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Unfortunately, the dispatch of Manx Transport Review No.103 to members has been delayed due to a production problem. The magazine is currently being reprinted. The Manx Electric Railway Society apologies for the delay in members receiving their copies.
Wright StreetDeck Ultroliner No. 315 MAN 41H was spotted in service today, shortly after entering service at the weekend, and after some months in storage at Banks Circus. This bus, carries a version of Isle of Man Road Services red livery, as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the nation…
In response to the ongoing bus strike, a limited steam railway service was operated today, offering an alternative transport option for those wishing to travel in the south of the Island, and avoid the chronic roadworks-induced congestion currently being experienced by motorists trying to get in an…
In an attempt to mitigate the effects of the ongoing series of bus driver strikes, Isle of Man Transport has announced that a number of additional train services are being put in place on Friday, 20th March, to help commuters who normally travel by bus. In addition, bus fare pricing will also be in…
“The future of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway has been back in the spotlight in Tynwald, with members unanimously backing a move to bring forward detailed plans to restore the full length of the line. But while the vote was unanimous, the debate around the tramway itself is far from settled. The Dep…
“Tynwald has unanimously approved a motion calling for further detailed proposals on reinstating the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway along the full length of Douglas Promenade. Douglas South MHK Sarah Maltby’s motion requested the Department of Infrastructure to bring forward a capital funding request, a…
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Chassis (low-floor layout): Transbus Trident 2 148BR64GX built 2004 Chassis Numbers 33437/33467/33448/33449/33438/33468 Body: East Lancs Myllennium Lolyne H74F New to Isle of Man Transport Notes: Trident 16 was the 50th low-floor double deck bus delivered to IOM Transport and carried a chip for thi…
Coupled to Car 21, Trailer 40 is about to clatter through the point-work at Dhoon Quarry as the duo head for Ramsey on Friday 29th April 2016. The track running off the left of the photograph leads to the former loading dock, which was modified to act as a servicing area for IoM Railway locomotives…
Manx Electric Railway 'car-set' 34/43 are captured in service on the 1st May 2010. Closer inspection of the photo reveals a lack of overhead, or indeed anything else associated with the MER. Both cars had been taken to the Isle of Man Railway for use in conjunction with an enthusiasts special event…
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