To celebrate its reopening in August, let’s take a look at a few famous funicular railways, beginning with a definition. [2] The word is derived from the Latin funiculus, meaning “rope” or ...

Once a small fishing hamlet, this charming seaside resort draws thousands of visitors each year with its well preserved ...

The UK’s highest train line has reopened, and passengers can expect ‘breathtaking’ views from more than 1,000 metres above sea level. After years of closure, the beloved Cairngorm funicular ...

The UK may not be the first place that comes to mind for breathtaking railway journeys, but it is home to the highest ...

marking 200 years of heritage railways in the UK and the 150th anniversary of the country’s first funicular railway. The cliff railway, which has been operating since 1890, is the world’s ...

The UK's highest railway has returned to service following an extensive programme of work. The Cairngorm funicular near Aviemore, was closed for four years from September 2018 due to structural ...

Following the £25million renovation, the Cairngorm Funicular briefly reopened in 2023 before closing again seven months later because of snagging issues. The eight-minute rail route officially ...

However, the funicular is officially back in action once more, and returned its services on Thursday, February 27. Article continues below Weather permitting, the 2km railway will again run a ...

After years of closure, the beloved Cairngorm funicular is back in action. Located on the Cairngorm mountain in the Scottish Highlands, the 2km cable railway line ascends 1,097 metres above sea ...