West Cliff Railway
| West Cliff Railway | |
|---|---|
The beach, cliff railway and cliff-top hotels viewed from the Pier | |
| Overview | |
| Status | in use |
| Locale | West Cliff, Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom |
| Service | |
| Type | Funicular |
| Operator(s) | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council |
| History | |
| Opened | 1935 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 145 feet (44 m) |
| Number of tracks | Double track |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) |
| Maximum incline | 70.4% |
The West Cliff Railway, or West Cliff Lift, is a funicular railway located on West Cliff in the English seaside resort of Bournemouth. The line serves to link the seaside promenade and beach with the cliff top and the town behind.