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Commuter trains to be considered with bus and rail strategy

Infrastructure Minister says update will come after work on climate change

Encouraging Manx workers to use the Island's railways for commuting could be included in the government's bus and rail strategy.

Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer confirmed in this morning's sitting of the House of Keys that the issue will be covered in the upcoming policy.

Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper wanted an update, having not seen progress since the subject was last raised in 2008.

Mr Harmer explained why the issue has been on hold:

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