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TÜV SÜD ensuring the safety of urban cable cars
The competence of TÜV SÜD, a leading inspection and certification service provider, is in demand in countries all over the world. In cable car inspections, the company operates not only in the Alpine region but worldwide and is regarded as a leading expert in urban cable car projects.
As cable cars increasingly become environmentally friendly and reliable solutions for urban transportation problems, they are attracting significant interest. Currently, TÜV SÜD is involved in international projects in a total of 20 countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Chile, China, and India.
The experts from TÜV SÜD work worldwide for the safety of urban cable cars. The qualified experts in the competence centers in Munich and Wiesing/Tyrol can handle these projects “just in time.“ Beyond the german speaking alpine region, TÜV SÜD also operates branch offices in Hong Kong and Orlando, USA.
Safety and reliability as a premise
The basis of a cable car inspection is the comprehensive safety assessment of urban cable cars according to European standards and throughout the entire lifecycle of the systems.
“Through regular inspections, we ensure a maximum level of reliability and safety for cable cars of this kind. We provide manufacturers and operators of cable cars with support in all questions concerning cable car safety according to the highest quality standards“. says cable car expert Dipl. Ing. Peter Hofer, Head of Division Real Estate & Infrastructure at TÜV SÜD in Austria.
Currently, TÜV SÜD has more than 30 inspectors worldwide, including experts in civil engineering, electrical engineering, and cybersecurity, working on cable cars.
“Especially regarding the integration of cable cars into urban environments, safety-relevant aspects are paramount. TÜV SÜD has a comprehensive expertise in the area of urban transport systems and can therefore assist its customers even in highly complex situations“, states Dr. Georg Schober, Head of Department of Transportation at TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH.
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