Austrag Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 The Friends of the Douglas Bay Tramway have just announced that the trams have been reprieved for the coming year, very good news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLD Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 The Government Department of Infrastructure (who already run the Manx Electric, Snaefell and Steam Railways) will operate the horse trams "using existing railway staff", on a "reduced service from early May" As I understand it, there is a cap of £50,000 on subsidy from the DoI, compared to claimed costs of between £240k and £270k and reported losses of £100k - £150k so it may not be a daily service or reduced operating hours. There is no commitment beyond this year. http://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/government-to-keep-horse-trams-on-track-for-now/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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