Full length tram tack could boost cruise tourism

Tuesday, 24 January 2017 at 00:00

Securing a full length horse tram track along Douglas Promenade could boost cruise tourism on the Isle of Man.

That's the belief of some politicians - last week Tynwald voted in favour of changing the layout of the tracks.

It means twin tracks will be installed between Summer Hill and Broadway with a single track leading from the War Memorial to the Sea Terminal.

Douglas East MHK Chris Robertshaw and Douglas North MHK David Ashford said Tynwald had to plan for the future:

Garff MHK Daphne Caine supported the idea, despite likening the debate to 'groundhog day', but Middle MHK Bill Shimmins wasn't as easily convinced:

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