Trieste: Construction of the cable car to begin this year?
With financial support of €48.7 million from the National Recovery Plan, the urban cable car in Trieste (Italy) is becoming a tangible reality. Construction could begin by the end of 2025, reported Giulio Bernetti. The director of the Department of Urban Planning, Environment, Public Works, and Cultural Heritage of the City of Trieste presented new details about the planned facility at the INTERALPIN trade fair.
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.
Urban Cable Car by Request
An urban cable car is not just a means of transportation, but also a landmark of a city. Guido Ammon, Project Manager Sales Cabin Construction at the cabin manufacturer Calag, talks about custom-made cabins and the realization of urban projects.
Mumbai: urban cable cars to ease traffic and cut pollution
Maharashtra Transport Minister, Pratap Sarnaik, has unveiled plans to launch cable car projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (India). This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion while providing tourists with a convenient and scenic way to explore the region.
New Design for the Cable Car to Ještěd in Liberec
The city of Liberec (Czech Republic) plans to construct a new cable car to Ještěd, which will feature an innovative, UFO-inspired cabin to transport visitors to the top. The winning design by Czech designer Anna Marešová focuses on a modern aesthetic that perfectly complements the iconic Ještěd Tower.
From open-pit mine to a large lake and three cable cars?
An ambitious project: The Hambach open-pit mine in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) is set to be transformed into a vibrant landscape. Visualizations show what the new recreational areas could look like. Up to three cable cars are being discussed.