Weather shuts Mountain trams

Monday, 15 April 2019 11:02

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

If you were hoping to take a trip to the summit of Snaefell today, you're in for a disappointment.

The Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal says the Snaefell Mountain Railway will remain shut until at least tomorrow.

High winds mean the trams from Laxey have been cancelled.

Isle of Man Transport
1 hr ·
TRAVEL ALERT:
📣 Trams Route: Snaefell Mountain Railway
………………………………
CANCELLED TODAY

❓WHY: Due to high winds the SMR is cancelled today.

⏰ WHEN: 15/04/2019 Weather permitting normal operation should run from tomorrow.
— Welcome Centre IOM (@WelcomeCentreIM) April 15, 2019

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