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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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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…
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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…
The Manx Electric Railway officially began its 2026 season today, the first to operate under the normal scheduled service. The first trams to operate this year began on Monday, 23rd February, part of an attempt to mitigate the effects of the ongoing strike by the Island’s bus drivers. Cars No. 19,…
“The Isle of Man Victorian Society has joined calls for the horse tram tracks to be reinstated to the Sea Terminal. Last month, prominent Island historian Charles Guard criticised government for dragging its heels over the work. The infrastructure minister's promised to present a business case to T…
“In the latest newsletter just published by the Isle of Man Victorian Society they give their full support to the reinstatement of the Horse Tram tracks to the Sea Terminal. Peter Kelly, spokesman for the society which this year celebrates its own golden jubilee , gives praise and support to Charle…
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In this scene from TT Week 1965, Car 44 passes the now demolished Villiers Hotel as it nears the end of its journey from Derby Castle. (Photo: A.Spencer Collection)
Over the years a number of trams were lengthened and had their seating capacity increased from 32 to 40. All but one of these conversions were carried out to open toastracks, the exception being the first undertaken in 1908 to car 36. These conversions brought the tram capacity in line with later d…
A very plain looking Car 32, which is devoid of all signwriting apart from its fleet numbers, sits on the stop at Laxey Station. In the distance, Trailer 62 rolls towards 32 prior to the duo being coupled. 32's austerity livery is typical of the latter cash starved days of the MER Company. (Photo:…
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