Cairngorm funicular is ‘very close’ to running again after 16 months’ lay-off
The owners of the Cairngorm funicular have said they will know in the next day or two if the mountain railway will be running before the end of this year.
The funicular has been out of operation since August, last year, when it was initially removed for snagging works which were expected to take jusy a few weeks at most.
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A Highlands and Islands Enterprise spokesman told the Strathy: “Balfour Beatty are now just days away from finishing on site.
“All grouting has been completed and they’re in the final stages of cutting and tensioning a small number of rods that are part of the scarf joint assemblies.
“Once that’s been completed, there are still a number of follow-up actions that need to be carried out including mechanical safety checks, testing and associated documentation.
“We’ll know in a day or two whether return to service will be achievable by the end of December or will have to wait until January but it’s very close.”
