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UK Rail travel over Christmas

As usual there will be much engineering work being carried out over the Christmas / New Year period, particularly affecting services between London and Gatwick Airport (see below).
As services vary from day to day, using the National Rail Journey Planner may be the easiest way to plan your particular journey.
GATWICK RAIL SERVICES
From 24th Dec to 1st Jan major upgrades will be carried out at London Victoria, Gatwick Airport and a major junction between Redhill and Purley.

Gatwick Express services will not operate from 25th Dec to 1st Jan.

Southern will run services
  •  on 26 Dec only, between London Bridge and Gatwick Airport (via East Grinstead where buses continue to Gatwick)
  • from 27th Dec to 1st Jan  between London Victoria and Gatwick.

First Capital Connect won't run trains between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport but its tickets will be valid on Southern services. London Victoria station will be closed on Boxing Day and reopen, with amended services until 01st January, on 27th December.

Passengers using London Gatwick Airport are advised to allow extra time for their journey to the airport if using the train.

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TWIOM Public Meeting Report

16 November 2013
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See mt.tv air services interview with Terry Liddiard at Saturday 16th November meeting at the Villa Marina in Douglas.
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Dec 4 Route Announcement
The following seasonal routes will not run in Summer 2014
  • Bristol – Isle of Man
  • Isle of Man - Jersey
  • Isle of Man - Luton
  • Isle of Man – Southampton

    It is also anticipated that the (Loganair-operated) IOM - Norwich route will not operate in Summer 2014.

    There is still no news on possible changes to Birmingham / Liverpool and Manchester services for Summer 2014. 
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Nov 22 Government Statement on talks.
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 TYNWALD COURT
TUESDAY, 19th NOVEMBER 2013
Question of Urgent Public Importance
Chief Minister's Statement and supplementary questions on flybe re-organisation and its effect on IOM air services.
Twice weekly flights to Jersey with Citywing will return between May and September 2014. Schedules and bookings are now available on  Citywing.com  The through service will operate via Gloucester.

FRIENDS FLY FREE TO THE ISLE OF MAN WITH CITYWING

From October 2013 to February 2014, book a return flight to the Isle of Man from Blackpool and a friend can fly for free!  This offer is available to all non-residents, providing that they have not visited the Isle of Man within the last six months. To qualify for a free return flight for a friend, passengers need to book a return fare to the Isle of Man, via Blackpool Airport, with a stay of more than one day on the Island.


Initially only available for passengers travelling from Blackpool to the Island, the promotion has now been extended to include Newcastle and Gloucester airports.
The fast craft Manannan has completed her scheduled sailings for 2013. The Ben-my-Chree will be operating sailings through the winter on most Saturdays and Sundays to Birkenhead Twelve Quays. There will therefore normally be no daytime Heysham sailings at weekends during the winter.

Fast craft services to Liverpool Pier Head are expected to resume at the end of March 2014.

Windfarms section
UPDATED 17 Nov 2013
Click here to access all wind farm information

IOM Public Transport News

NEW STUDENT OFFER FROM  STEAM PACKET COMPANY

Students in full-time further and higher education off-Island can book foot passenger fares at the lowest prices and benefit from the flexibility of not paying amendment fees if their travel plans change. They will not be charged weekend supplements.

No IOM Bendy-Buses
Report now released!
Please note that all information on this site is provided in good faith but without warranty or recommendation.
Schedules and conditions are liable to change so we suggest passengers check with carriers before travelling.