Cruise passengers affected by downed railway lines

Tour groups today offered 'alternative travel package'

Cruise passengers were among those whose railway journeys were cut short yesterday (8 June) after power lines were damaged.

It follows an ‘incident involving a road vehicle’ on New Road in Laxey which affected the Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell Mountain Railway.

The road was closed to allow the removal of debris from the highway and the rail track.

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More than 300 people were onboard the Star Pride ship when it docked in Douglas on Monday.

The Department of Infrastructure told Manx Radio those who had chosen an excursion on the affected railways had to ‘curtail’ their trip and return to the capital.

Services on the Snaefell Mountain Railway remain suspended today (9 June).

The Manx Electric Railway was only running as far as Laxey but has since resumed full service.

The DoI says ‘tour groups’ due to use the railways today have been offered an ‘alternative travel package’.

The Douglas Bay Horse Trams are also being used for a ‘special service’.

Manx Radio has contacted Manx Rock (formally Colas) for comment.