Steam Railway Expenses
| Authority | Department of Infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2021-11-02 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2021-11-24 |
| Case ID | 2065353 |
Summary
A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for details on the running costs, restoration expenses, and ongoing projects for the Isle of Man Steam Railway. The authority disclosed specific financial figures for the 2020 calendar year and 2020/21 financial year, including costs for the restoration of Loco 11 Maitland.
Key Facts
- Running costs for the steam railway in the 2020 calendar year were £365,085.57.
- Capital costs for the steam railway in the 2020/21 financial year were £677,285.
- The restoration of Loco 11 Maitland is currently being completed.
- Costs recorded for the Loco 11 Maitland restoration up to October 2021 were £132,727.62.
- The forecast remaining expenditure for the Loco 11 Maitland project is estimated at £12,550.
Data Disclosed
- £365,085.57
- 2020 calendar year
- £677,285
- 2020/21FY
- Loco 11 Maitland
- £132,727.62
- end Oct 2021
- £12,550
- 2021-11-02
- 2021-11-24
Original Request
Good Morning, I am making a FOI to the Department of Infrastructure "DOI". In regards to the current expenditure in relation to the steam railways operated and ran on the Isle of Man. I'm requesting the following information pertaining to the above; 1) What is the current expenditure in regards to running costs on the Steam Railway network on the Isle of Man per annum? 2)How much is the restoration and ongoing maintainence costs of the Steam Railway services to the public purse PA? 3)Are there any ongoing restorations of steam engines or locomotives being completed, if so,what is the forecast expenditure on these projects and how much have they cost to date? I look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind Regards
Data Tables (1)
Data Tables (reformatted)
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| 1. What is the current expenditure in regards to running costs on the Steam Railway network on the Isle of Man per annum? | The running costs for the 2020 calendar year for the steam railway were £365,085.57. Please note that this figure does not include income generated by the steam railway. |
| 2. How much is the restoration and ongoing maintainence costs of the Steam Railway services to the public purse PA? | The figure is variable and depends on the nature of the work required in any given year, however, as an indication, capital costs for the steam railway 2020/21FY were £677,285. |
| 3. Are there any ongoing restorations of steam engines or locomotives being completed, if so, what is the forecast expenditure on these projects and how much have they cost to date? | The restoration and return to service of Loco 11 Maitland is being completed. Costs recorded to end Oct 2021 are £132,727.62. Forecast remaining expenditure is estimated at £12,550. |
Full Response Text
Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF
Contact: FOI Response Team/IB/PN Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im
Our ref: 2065353 24 November 2021
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 2 November 2021 and which states:
"I am making a FOI to the Department of Infrastructure "DOI". In regards to the current expenditure in relation to the steam railways operated and ran on the Isle of Man. I'm requesting the following information pertaining to the above; 1. What is the current expenditure in regards to running costs on the Steam Railway network on the Isle of Man per annum? 2. How much is the restoration and ongoing maintainence costs of the Steam Railway services to the public purse PA? 3. Are there any ongoing restorations of steam engines or locomotives being completed, if so,what is the forecast expenditure on these projects and how much have they cost to date? Our response to your request is as follows: 1. The running costs for the 2020 calendar year for the steam railway were £365,085.57. Please note that this figure does not include income generated by the steam railway. 2. The figure is variable and depends on the nature of the work required in any given year, however, as an indication, capital costs for the steam railway 2020/21FY were £677,285. 3. The restoration and return to service of Loco 11 Maitland is being completed. Costs recorded to end Oct 2021 are £132,727.62. Forecast remaining expenditure is estimated at £12,550. Please quote the reference number 2065353 in any future communications.
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