Lewis Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 2 hours ago, dilligaf said: So please explain for the doubters like me, how 13 or14 MHKs from one party, who are told how to vote by one party leader, be better for the prom works, for instance, than the same amount of independent MHKs voting individually ? It’s about the ability to get things done with a majority and the joint accountability to the mandate it came from. Including holding senior civil servants to account. Without this the Independents just don’t have the confidence or motivation to get to grips with the issues. Self preservation is paramount so they just join the status quo and perpetuate the problem until it’s the next one’s turn. These issues have been there for years. The Prom is just the worst and most visible example of it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4mbi Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 MR reporting that the infrastructure minister has confirmed MER trams will be able to run on the new horsetram tracks. Presumably they'll do that when they need to crack all of the concrete prior to inevitably replacing it with tarmac (as they were originally advised to but rejected on basis of cost, allegedly) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Just now, b4mbi said: MR reporting that the infrastructure minister has confirmed MER trams will be able to run on the new horsetram tracks. Presumably they'll do that when they need to crack all of the concrete prior to inevitably replacing it with tarmac (as they were originally advised to but rejected on basis of cost, allegedly) Electricity or pulled by Dobbin? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4mbi Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, GD4ELI said: Electricity or pulled by Dobbin? Environmentally friendly diesel of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 fucking joke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesultanofsheight Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, b4mbi said: MR reporting that the infrastructure minister has confirmed MER trams will be able to run on the new horsetram tracks. Presumably they'll do that when they need to crack all of the concrete prior to inevitably replacing it with tarmac (as they were originally advised to but rejected on basis of cost, allegedly) Yes it will be great for all those tourists who stay in Ramsey (!) Roll off the boat as a foot passenger with all your bags for your 2 week stay then just walk to the end of the prom from the Sea Terminal and hey presto 2 hours later you’re in Ramsey. With a bad dose of piles from all the jolting from the solid wood seat of an MER tram. Utopia! Edited August 17, 2020 by thesultanofsheight 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, b4mbi said: MR reporting that the infrastructure minister has confirmed MER trams will be able to run on the new horsetram tracks. Presumably they'll do that when they need to crack all of the concrete prior to inevitably replacing it with tarmac (as they were originally advised to but rejected on basis of cost, allegedly) How will they be powered? Presumably overhead infrastructure will have to be installed to enable that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTail Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Just now, Non-Believer said: How will they be powered? Presumably overhead infrastructure will have to be installed to enable that? Apparently those new lights are designed to sling overhead cables across. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of the blue Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 To be fair, if they insist on keeping the horse trams, it is sensible to plan for future upgrades to the transport infrastructure. Birch Hill to Farmhill - all aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Seems Bill Shimmins who is a very keen cyclist is advising against using the glencrutchery road cycle lane !! https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/dont-use-dangerous-cycle-lane-says-mhk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Out of the blue said: To be fair, if they insist on keeping the horse trams, it is sensible to plan for future upgrades to the transport infrastructure. Birch Hill to Farmhill - all aboard The future upgrade required is to scrap them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettafa Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 5 hours ago, b4mbi said: MR reporting that the infrastructure minister has confirmed MER trams will be able to run on the new horsetram tracks. Presumably they'll do that when they need to crack all of the concrete prior to inevitably replacing it with tarmac (as they were originally advised to but rejected on basis of cost, allegedly) Ah, this will answer the question why there are two tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, gettafa said: Ah, this will answer the question why there are two tracks. Also why the gap between the sets of tracks is bigger . Electric trams are a bigger unit i'd say . All coming out in the wash now !!!! Clearly the plan all along just not honest enough to admit it . Hence the rails !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: Also why the gap between the sets of tracks is bigger . Electric trams are a bigger unit i'd say . All coming out in the wash now !!!! Clearly the plan all along just not honest enough to admit it . Hence the rails !! A good idea IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Just now, GD4ELI said: A good idea IMO. Yes I agree . And it makes sense just why the secrecy !!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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