The Cairngorm Mountain Railway has reopened four years after it was closed due to structural concerns.
The railway, which first opened in 2001, is the highest in the United Kingdom. The two-kilometre long funicular climbs the northern slopes of Cairn Gorm and serves the Cairngorm Mountain ski resort.
On January 26, the railway opened for the first time since it was shut in September 2018, and will now once again transport members of the public to the upper slopes. It will also take passengers to The Ptarmigan, the UK's highest restaurant at over 1,065m, which also reopened on January 26 following a full refurbishment.
Weather conditions permitting, the Cairngorm Mountain Railway will now operate a regular service taking skiers and snowboarders to the top of the slopes in approximately five minutes.
The reinstatement of the railway comes alongside other major improvement works to the ski resort. These include new ‘magic carpet’ conveyor belts for the beginner slopes and car park enhancements.
Taking to Facebook, Cairngorm Mountain Resort wrote: "It’s the announcement all our snowsports enthusiasts have been waiting for… the reinstatement works for Cairngorm Mountain’s funicular railway are now complete.
"After a complex engineering project to strengthen the viaduct and install a new control system, journeys on the funicular railway can now recommence."
"The funicular will run regularly subject to weather conditions from tomorrow. We’re looking forward to welcoming back our first passengers as they travel to the top slopes for snowsports this season."
More information can be found on the Cairngorm Mountain website.
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