Scarborough Central Tramway opens with new restrictions and protocol in place Staff member Milli Fyfe - Barr in the kiosk

placeholder image — Scarborough Central Tramway opens with new restrictions and protocol in place Staff member Milli Fyfe - Barr in the kiosk

IN PICTURES: Scarborough's favourite cliff lift reopens

By Sue Wilkinson

Published 6th Jul 2020, 12:29 BST

Updated 6th Jul 2020, 12:31 BST

Scarborough’s iconic cliff railway next to the Grand Hotel has reopened – with safety measures in place.

Updates have brought Central Tramway into the 21st century and helped to prepare the team for improved post-Covid business.

Andrew Martin awaits customers

1. Cliff lift reopens

Andrew Martin awaits customers Photo: staff

Signage in place

2. Cliff lift reopens

Signage in place Photo: staff

Social distancing in the carriage

3. Cliff lift reopens

Social distancing in the carriage Photo: staff

Andrew Martin at Central Tramway

4. Cliff lift reopens

Andrew Martin at Central Tramway Photo: staff

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