Repair work set for Laxey railway tracks

Sat, 05 Oct 2013

The Community, Culture and Leisure Minister will ask Tynwald for nearly £700,000 for improvements to Laxey Station track.

If approved, work could start next month and will be the final part of a three-phase development programme, which has cost almost £1.2 million.

The department says it’s essential work be carried out so the Electric Railway can continue to operate safely.

Minister Graham Cregeen explained exactly what the money would be used for: