The cost of repairing the train that was damaged on New Year's Eve is 'in the region of £6,500.'
That's according to the Infrastructure Minister, who was asked for the figure by MHK Jason Moorhouse in Tynwald.
Chris Thomas stated that invoices for all the carriages haven't been received yet, but 13 windows have been repaired and safety glass has been updated.
The train collided with a tree which had fallen onto the tracks - nobody was injured and it carried on its journey to Port Erin.
One nuisance cyclist ticketed in more than three years
Douglas Council says it's had 13 complaints about cyclists in almost four years.
New ministerial post created by chief minister
The Isle of Man has a new ministerial job - and a minister to go with it.
Huge floating book fair to arrive in Douglas next month
The world's largest floating bookshop will be in Douglas for almost a fortnight next month.
Stay safe for Hop Tu Naa tonight
Police are asking trick or treaters to make sure they can be seen tonight.
Special Olympics fundraiser needs you
A organisation for athletes with learning disabilities has raised more than £17,000 to compete at a global competition in Chile next year.
Peel ready for bonfire and fireworks later
Peel kicks off the Island's bonfire night fun tonight with its fireworks display.
Government: "UK never told us about child murderer"
The government says it'll write to the UK demanding to know how a convicted child murderer ended up living on the Isle of Man.
Farm shop's newest worker needs your name suggestions
A farm shop in Glen Helen is asking you to name its newest member of staff.
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