It has been confirmed that the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway enjoyed a successful season with a 42.7% increase in passenger numbers in comparison to the 2015 season. The operating season in 2016 may have been longer than it has been for several years but even taking this into consideration the takeover of operation by Isle of Man Railways has been a huge success.<\/p>\n
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In total 69, 542 passengers were carried with revenue increasing to \u00a383,000 \u2013 an increase of 44%. This is in comparison to the 48, 722 passengers carried in 2015. Revenue has increased by \u00a330,000 which leaves an operating deficit of \u00a360,000 as per the target and much improved on the costs incurred by Douglas Borough Council.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead and 2017 will see an even longer operating season with the trammers set to head back to Douglas Prom from Saturday 8th April with the trams running all the way through until Sunday 5th November. It is again expected that trams will not run every day particularly at the start and end of the season but the full timetable will be released by Isle of Man Railways in the New Year.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile the Friends of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway have revealed that Una \u2013 a 21 year old mare \u2013 has been retired from her active life and moved to the Home for Retired Horses where she joins John who also recently made the trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It has been confirmed that the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway enjoyed a successful season with a 42.7% increase in passenger numbers in comparison to the 2015 season. The operating season in 2016 may have been longer than it has been … Continue reading