Cairngorm funicular re-opening postponed [Scottish Construction Now]





Date: 25/08/2021

The funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain will remain out of action this winter, owner Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced. The current phase of engineering works to strengthen the 1.9km viaduct that supports the railway track began in April 2021, with the aim of returning the funicular to service early next year.


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Cairngorm funicular re-opening postponed The funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain will remain out of action this winter, owner Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced. The current phase of engineering works to strengthen the 1.9km viaduct that supports the railway track began in April 2021, with the aim of returning the funicular to service early next year. However, despit ...

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Ascending Cairngorm Mountain Railway car, seen from the descending car at the mid-way passing point on 24th February 2018.
Location: Shieling Station
Company: Cairngorm Mountain Railway
24/02/2018 David Bosher
Railcars about to pass on the scenic Cairngorm Mountain Funicular Railway on a crisp and pleasant day in the Autumn of 2004.
Location: Shieling Station
Company: Cairngorm Mountain Railway
13/09/2004 John Furnevel
On the way up. Cairngorm Mountain Railway, September 2012. See image [[40432]]
Location: Base Station
Company: Cairngorm Mountain Railway
17/09/2012 Peter Todd


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