Funicular Railway Update January

January 9th, 2025.

Our parent company Highlands and Islands Enterprise have provided a further update on 7th January 2025. Here’s the latest update from them –

“Crews working for Balfour Beatty had substantially completed an extensive programme to strengthen the 1.8km viaduct just before Christmas, focusing on the tension of joints, beams and diaphragms. However, inspections identified areas where further work is required.

Remediation works on the Cairngorm funicular railway are resuming this week (week beginning Mon 6 January 2025), with the aim of returning the train to service as soon as possible.

Once these items have been addressed, a team of engineers from Swiss funicular specialist Garaventa will arrive at Cairngorm to carry out rigorous mechanical safety testing and trial operations.

Following this, the railway will be handed over to resort operator Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd for staff training and final preparations before passengers are again welcomed on board.

While these actions are under way, Cairngorm Estate owner Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), which has overall responsibility for the funicular reinstatement programme, will continue to liaise with the Health and Safety Executive.

HIE aims to ensure the funicular can be returned safely to service as quickly as possible, and will provide a date for its reintroduction once this can be confirmed.

Anyone planning a visit is advised to check the Cairngorm Mountain website – www.cairngormmountain.co.uk – for the latest weather and operational information.

HIE will provide updates as work progresses.”  

Read the full article on the Highlands and Islands Enterprise website.