Saltburn’s historic cliff tramway is to re-open to the public just in time for the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Carriages
New handcrafted carriages have been built and installed, which were lifted onto the tramway by cranes last month. A period of testing and driver training followed, meaning the Victorian-era attraction remained closed to the public.
The new carriages have been individually handcrafted after the original carriage bodies reached the end of their operational life following decades of exposure to the harsh coastal environment.
Inside, passengers will find beautiful timber interiors, arched ceilings and larger stained-glass windows that frame the spectacular views across the coastline.
Significant engineering improvements include a new hydraulic braking system, upgraded buffers, improved door mechanisms and enhanced hydraulic equipment.
The tramway, which carries visitors between the town, pier and beach, first opened to the public on 28 June, 1884.
Built by Tangyes Engineering Company, it remains the oldest operating water-balanced cliff funicular in Great Britain and the second oldest in the world.
During its lifetime the volunteer-operated tramway has experienced a number of closures for essential engineering works, while it also shut during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In January 2024 an electrical fault sparked a fire at the station associated with the grade two listed structure, damaging a pump room.
You can find more information about opening times and prices here.
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