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• A Year of Celebration on the Manx Electric Railway 22 February 2013
  The Manx Electric Railway will be powering up and rolling out for its 2013 service on Saturday 9th March, just before Mother’s Day and over a week earlier than last year. [More]
• Railway Services 17th January 14 January 2013
  The Department of Community, Culture and Leisure has confirmed that the Manx Electric Railway (MER) and Isle of Man Steam Railway will operate when bus drivers recommence strike action on Thursday 17 January. [More]
• Post Office helps Trust to rebuild history 26 November 2012
  A project to help bring back to life mail vans that traditionally transported mail between Douglas and Ramsey on the Manx Electric Railway (MER) is well underway, thanks to funding from the Isle of Man Post Office Sponsorship Committee. [More]
• Manx Electric Railway Service Update 19 October 2012
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• Manx Electric Railway Service Update 19 October 2012
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• 2012 Manx Electric Railway Season launches on Sat 17th March 14 March 2012
  The Department of Community, Culture and Leisure is pleased to announce that the Manx Electric Railway will start its 2012 service on Saturday 17th March. [More]
• Isle of Man Railways stamp launch celebration 28 June 2010
  To celebrate the launch of a fine new set of stamps, featuring the Island’s famous Steam, Electric and Mountain Railways, Isle of Man Railways are offering the opportunity for 50 lucky travellers to take part in a one-off historical journey, featuring vintage transport, breathtaking views and a number of unique photo opportunities. [More]
• Isle of Man Railways Stamp Launch Celebration 7 June 2010
  To celebrate the launch of a fine new set of stamps, featuring the Island’s famous Steam, Electric and Mountain Railways, Isle of Man Railways are offering the opportunity for 50 lucky travellers to take part in a one-off historical journey, featuring vintage transport, breathtaking views and a number of unique photo opportunities. [More]
• Discover the ‘Ultimate Driving Experience’ on the Manx Electric Railway 22 February 2010
  The Department of Tourism and Leisure is pleased to announce that due to the high demand they will be running extra dates on ‘The Ultimate Driving Experience’ throughout June and July 2010. [More]
• Discover the ‘Ultimate Driving Experience’ on the Manx Electric Railway 10 December 2009
  The Department of Tourism and Leisure is pleased to announce that they will be running ‘The Ultimate Driving Experience’ throughout April and May 2010. [More]
• MNH and IOM Railways launch 'Laxey Wheel Rail Explorer' 26 May 2009
  On Saturday 30th May 2009, Manx National Heritage and the Isle of Man Railways will launch a new ticket incorporating travel on the Manx Electric Railway and admission to the Great Laxey Wheel, one of the Isle of Man’s most iconic sites. [More]
• Next stage of MER Track Renewal 7 June 2007
  At the June sitting of Tynwald, the Minister for Tourism and Leisure will be seeking funding of £1. [More]
• Trains on track to transport Bikes 9 February 2007
  Isle of Man Railways could soon be adapting railway wagons to transport mountain bikes and other cycles on the Manx electric trams. [More]
• Last trams of 2005 at 2005hours before winter closure 12 September 2005
  The Manx Electric Railway and the Snaefell Mountain Railway will end their Summer operating season on Sunday October 2 this year. [More]
• Island on TV 1 March 2004
  The Isle of Man is set to gain plenty of TV coverage during the next few months. [More]
• Passenger Views Sought 21 November 2003
  The Department of Tourism and Leisure is commissioning a passenger satisfaction survey on the buses next month. [More]
• More Railway Passengers 18 November 2003
  Passenger figures have increased on railways operated by the Department of Tourism and Leisure. [More]
• Winter Bus Timetables 11 November 2003
  The Winter Bus and Rail timetable book is now available [More]
• Walking Festival Launched 16 September 2003
  The Island's first-ever Walking Festival launches on Tuesday 16 September with a group of walking journalists visiting the island from Tuesday to Thursday. [More]