St Ninian’s High School bus drop-off and pick-up times will alter as a result of a change to the school day which comes into force on the first day of term (Wednesday 8 September). The school day will start five minutes earlier at 8.40am and will finish 15 minutes earlier at 3.15pm.

For the full details on the new journey times, download the leaflet below.

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Over the MGP period from Saturday 21st August to Friday 3rd September the Island’s bus services are subject to amendment or cancellation.

For the full details on how services will be affected, download the leaflet below:

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2011 Scheduled Services
Isle of Man Steam Railway: Saturday 12th March to Sunday 6th November
Manx Electric Railway:  Saturday 19th March to Sunday 6th November
Snaefell Mountain Railway: Saturday 16th April to Sunday 2nd October

2011 Special Events
Rush Hour on the Railways:  Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th April
Manx Heritage Transport Festival:  Wednesday 27th to Sunday 31st July

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On Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd October, Isle of Man Railways are hosting an astronomical night on Snaefell summit, the highest point on the Island. Take the tram up to the summit and warm yourself with a delicious hot pot supper and apple pie, before enjoying a tour of the night sky with the Isle of Man Astronomical Society.

£25 per person, includes supper and tram.

Visit the Isle of Man Railways Pie in the Sky page for all the details.

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Fun filled, family weekend, featuring… vintage bus and steamroller, footplate photo opportunities, trips on Bertie the Bus, bouncy castle and story telling with the Fat Controller!

Plus much more, visit the Thomas Weekend page for the full details.

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Due to popular demand, the buffet option on Saturday 11th September is now a 3 course dinner option.

Tickets can be obtained at the Welcome Centre, priced £39 per person. Price includes tram travel.

More info available on the Snaefell Sunset Dinners page.

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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)

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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

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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.

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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:

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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.

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

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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.

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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:

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