Schoolchildren have ventured to school today on the steam railway and tram services - instead of the buses.
It marks the start of three days of industrial action by bus drivers who are unhappy with changes to their terms and conditions.
In the south a temporary platform has been created on the Castletown bypass so that children can get off nearer to Castle Rushen.
These children at Port Erin station told us what they thought about getting the train:
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Wasps going on in Pulrose
People are being warned to steer clear of a giant swarm of wasps in Douglas.
Port Erin Tesco opens on Thursday
A supermarket in Port Erin will reopen under its new owners this week.
Deal Or No Deal presenter on the Island
Former radio and TV presenter Noel Edmonds has been spotted on the Island.
Commissioners ‘lamppost gate’ complaint maladministration
The Tynwald Commissioner for Administration has ruled Ramsey Commissioners taking too long to reply to a complaint as ‘maladministration’.
Mobile library adds Laxey to its route map
A new stop has been added to a mobile library's bus route.
Cosmo fundraiser hits £1,000 target
A fundraiser in memory of one of the Island's most famous cats has hit its target.
Burst water main closes street
A burst water main has shut a street in Peel today.
Local artist's works featured on new stamp set
Isle of Man Post Office will issue six stamps based on a Manx artist's work.
