This is why East Hill Lift in Hastings has closed
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The East Hill Lift in Hastings Old Town has been closed temporarily, the council has announced.
Hastings Borough Council, which owns and operates the attraction, said an examination of the track has shown that repairs are required so the planned winter closure of the lift has been brought forward.
A council spokesperson said: “The nature of the railway means that the track work is likely to take some time, as it will involve the lift cars having to be removed. Specialist contractors are advising the council on the likely cost and timescale of the work.”
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