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Train 'derails' at Castletown

Engine comes off track

Rail services on the Island have been suspended this morning, following reports of a train derailment near Castletown.

Unconfirmed images, circulated on social media, appeared to show a steam engine coming off the tracks yesterday evening (Friday).

Isle of Man Railways cancelled last night's and this morning's trains between Port Erin and Douglas - with a replacement bus operating instead.

Officials have so far been unavailable for comment.

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