Funding for new MER sub-station approved

Over quarter of a million pounds is to be spent on a new electrical sub-station at Laxey.

Tynwald has given to go-ahead for £274,000 to be spent.

The current equipment at Laxey MER Station is time-lapsed, and Community, Culture and Leisure Minister Tim Crookall says replacing it is essential to ensure the railway continues to operate smoothly.

He gave Tynwald members a timescale for the work [play clip]

 

Tim Crookall MHK

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