West Hill Cliff Railway, Funicular railway in Hastings, England.
The West Hill Cliff Railway extends 150 meters through a tunnel, connecting George Street on the seafront to the upper sections of Hastings.
The railway began operations in 1891 with a gas engine, later underwent modifications in 1971 when it switched from water balance to electric power.
The Grade II listed railway stands as an engineering example of Victorian transport infrastructure, providing access to Hastings Castle and St Clement's Caves.
Regular services transport visitors and residents between the seafront and hilltop daily, offering an efficient alternative to climbing steep steps.
The funicular tunnel carves through the natural sandstone cliffs, maintaining a consistent 33 percent gradient throughout its entire length.
Location: Hastings
Inception: 1891
Length: 150 m
GPS coordinates: 50.85695,0.58703
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:09
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