Sydney: Zoo plans new cable car
In 2023, the operation of the "Sky Safari" cable car at Taronga Zoo in Sydney (Australia) was suspended, and now plans are in place for the construction of a new urban cable car. Subject to building approval, the upgraded Sky Safari is set to open between 2027 and 2028. Here are the details.
Grenoble cable car postponed again
The "T1" was supposed to be the first cable car in Grenoble's urban network, nearly a hundred years after the iconic gondola lift connecting the city center with Fort de la Bastille. Now, the urban cable car project has been postponed once again.
The guide to urban cable cars
What steps must municipalities take to implement cable cars? The guide from the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) provides the answer. Ingo Strater played a key role in shaping the document. As head of the department for "Sustainable Urban and Rural Mobility, Networks, and Digital Municipal Transport Systems," he offers insights into urban cable car planning - from A to Z.
Mountain Summit 2025: Save the date!
Mountain summit has been an essential event for alpine tourism and the cable car industry for seven years in a row. Mountain Summit promotes networking, innovation and collaboration. The event will once again take place from September 17 to 19, 2025, in Oberstdorf (Germany). Join us for inspiring talks and workshops!
100 years of Kissling AG: Revolution with gears
Since 1925, KISSLING AG has been developing, producing, and maintaining gears across a variety of industries. In doing so, its ropeway division has emerged as the most important segment. Why do so many alpine and urban cable car operators trust the Swiss company?
Doppelmayr USA announces leadership transition
Doppelmayr USA, a leader in ropeway engineering and manufacturing, announces an upcoming leadership change as CEO Katharina Schmitz prepares to leave the role on March 31, 2025, to pursue personal goals. This transition marks a new chapter for the company as it continues its commitment to innovation and excellence.