Spring is officially around the corner with the start of Isle of Man Steam Railway services on Friday 9 March 2018. They will be operating Thursdays to Sundays until the Easter holidays from both directions between Douglas and Port Erin.
The Dining Car steams back into action with Mothering Sunday lunch (11 March 2018) and tea services and a full programme of Dining Cars of the World fine dining evenings, murder mysteries and Sunday lunch services now booking throughout the season.
On Friday 6 April 2018 the first Commuter Club Train service of the year will depart Port Erin at 07.45. Residents in the south of the Island can let the train take the strain of their commute to work and enjoy a full breakfast or tasty bap served with tea or coffee on board the Dining Car carriages. The return Commuter Club trains depart Douglas at 17:45 and offer a selection of bar snacks such as curries, chilli and stews with a full selection of drinks including local ales available to purchase on board. Passengers can now pre-book for this service online via www.rail.im. The Commuter Club Trains will be operating on the first Friday of every month through to November plus during the TT Festival fortnight.
The full calendar of services including new Curry Club services can be found in the Dining Car leaflet available online and at all main stations. Bookings and enquiries should be made to Steamdining@gov.im or tel +44 1624 697457.
Jason Moorhouse, MHK responsible for the Transport Services Division of the Department of Infrastructure said:
'It will be great to see the Steam Railway back in action and I’m looking forward to a busy 2018 on the railways. 2017 season saw an amazing 22% increase in passenger numbers and we are planning to top this. I am already planning my first weekend adventure on the railway.'
Ian Bates, Head of Operations for Isle of Man Transport said
'We would like to remind everyone from a safety view point that all our railway lines are open, with training and maintenance already taking place, therefore please display extra caution especially around the crossing on both the Steam Railway and Electric Railway.'
Rush Hour on the Railways
Easter weekend will see four days of special events to be staged over all three railways – many of which can now be booked online for the first time via www.rail.im.
The exciting Rush Hour on the Railways takes place 30 March to 2 April 2018 and there are events suitable for all members of the family plus enthusiasts.
