The TT commuter train service has proved a hit again this year.

Office workers could arrive at work in style without the hassle of negotiating TT traffic on the roads.

Passengers could enjoy a full Manx breakfast on their morning commute into Douglas from the south from Monday to Thursday this week - with bar meals available from the dining car during the journey home.

Many commuters boarded the 7.45am train at Port Erin on Thursday with more getting on at every station between there and Ballasalla, except Ronaldsway halt, with a total of 48 arriving in Douglas at 8.45am.

On the Monday, 41 passengers took the commuter train into Douglas and 21 boarded it to return home. On Tuesday, there were 39 on the 7.45am service and an impressive 133 on the journey home.

And on Wednesday 53 took the early train and 43 boarded the return service at 5.45pm.

Commuter trains will continue to run on the first Friday of each month through to November.

A spokesman for Isle of Man Transport said: ’It is very popular on the monthly ones and those trains are practically full.’