Isle of Man Railways presents Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Sunday 29th August at Rushen Abbey!

Entertainment, bouncy castles, meet Brendan the Bear and much more! Vintage bus will meet passengers off the train at Ballasalla.

For full details, download the leaflet below:

Weekend dates added: Friday 10th September - Dinner, Saturday 11th September - Buffet

Tickets to each night are £39 per person. Full details on the Snaefell Sunset Dinner page.

(Wednesday night dates are still available)

Commencing from all departures after 0815 on Wednesday 14th July 2010, due to the resurfacing works, a number of bus services will not be able to depart from the shelters in Lord Street and will depart from the points as detailed in the leaflet below.

Over the next few weeks there will be several phases of work which will affects buses differently, all details will be made available online.

A 5 day celebration of road, rail and electric transport in the Isle of Man!

Tickets and leaflets are available from the Welcome Centre and main stations, visit the Manx Heritage Transport Festival page for the full itinerary, or call 662525 for further information.

Why not also show your friends you’re attending on iombusandrail’s Facebook Fan Page!

Due to the closure of a section of Bowring Road, buses in the north of Ramsey will operate as per the leaflet below from 28th June, 2010.

All aboard for a unique dining experience: Dinner at the summit of Snaefell Mountain!

Relax on the mountain railway as it winds its way to the summit, then enjoy your meal and raise a glass to the stunning sunset views!

Full details on the Snaefell Sunset Dinner page

The Department is pleased to announce that due to high demand they will now be running extra dates on ‘The Ultimate Driving Experience’ throughout September 2010.

The event, operating on the Island’s Heritage Railways, will give members of the public a chance to experience driving one of the Island’s historic Electric Trams. Each experience will be run over a full day and will include safety briefings, a history of the trams, theory information and ultimately the chance to drive one of the trams between Laxey and Ramsey.

Dates available are:
Wednesday 16th June
Saturday 19th June
Wednesday 23rd June
Saturday 26th June
Saturday 3rd July
Wednesday 8th September
Wednesday 15th September
Tuesday 21st September
Thursday 23rd September

Please call 01624 697419 for information, check availability and to make a provisional booking.

To celebrate the launch of a fine new set of stamps, featuring the Island’s famous Steam, Electric and Mountain Railways, Isle of Man Railways are offering the opportunity for 50 lucky travellers to take part in a one-off historical journey, featuring vintage transport, breathtaking views and a number of unique photo opportunities.

Island Explorer Tickets
For unlimited travel on scheduled services of the Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway, Douglas Horse Trams and buses (except Manx Express).

Heritage Explorer Tickets
For unlimited travel on scheduled services of the Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway, Douglas Horse Trams and buses (except Manx Express) and entry to all Manx National Heritage Sites

Saver Tickets
For unlimited travel on scheduled buses (except Manx Express). The duration of each ticket is reflected in the name. Saver 1 tickets are also available for purchase on board the bus for travel on the day of purchase.

Manx Rider
The current Manx 12 ticket are replaced by a ‘Manx Rider’ ticket. Manx Rider tickets will be valid for 12 bus journeys with the price and discount being based on the normal bus fare for the journey rather than zones.

* All the above Adult tickets include travel for one accompanying child. Child fares apply between 5 and 15 years old.

Download the Multi-journey leaflet below for more details:

From Friday 2nd April a new fare structure will be in operation for the Island’s Bus and Rail services.

The new structure will result in an overall 10% average rise in fares and the introduction of a new fare category, aimed at benefiting those that use the buses for short journeys.

Download the media release below for further detail.

Explore the Island’s heritage and tourist sites on a variety of railways in 2010. Download this year’s railway timetable and brochure below.

The Department of Tourism and Leisure is pleased to announce the availability of Resident tickets for the 2010 season.

These tickets offer residents unlimited travel on all scheduled services for the full season, on the Island’s Steam, Electric and Snaefell Railways. They are valid from the 13th March to the 7th November. Adult tickets cost £50 and children’s tickets cost £25 (ages 5-15).

You can download an application form below or obtain from the Isle of Man Welcome Centre and main stations.

The Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal is open Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm. A passport sized photo will be required for each applicant.

The Department of Tourism and Leisure is pleased to announce that due to high demand they will now be running extra dates on ‘The Ultimate Driving Experience’ throughout June and July 2010.

The event, operating on the Island’s Heritage Railways, will give members of the public a chance to experience driving one of the Island’s historic Electric Trams. Each experience will be run over a full day and will include safety briefings, a history of the trams, theory information and ultimately the chance to drive one of the trams between Laxey and Ramsey.

Just download and fill out the booking form below:

Dates for next year’s railway services and events have now been released. Please see below.

Heritage Railways 2010
Steam Railway - Open from 13th March until 7th November 2010
Manx Electric Railway - Open from 20th March until 7th November 2010
Snaefell Mountain Railway - Open from 24th April until 3rd October 2010

Special Events 2010
Steam Railway - ‘Rush Hour’ 1st to 3rd May 2010
Manx Heritage Transport Festival - 28th July to 1st August
Tramway gathering - 21st to 23rd September