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Cable cars and cableways function as an efficient means of transport in an urban setting. Find out more on our blog!
Cablebús Line 3 in Mexico City is in operation.
With the inauguration of the ropeway project Cablebús Línea 3, Mexico City continues to lead the way in innovative urban mobility infrastructure. Once again DOPPELMAYR has been the city’s partner for building this modern gondola system.
PPP models from a legal perspective
Attorney Sandra Perišić, in cooperation with the law firm Karanovic & Partners, explained the legal implications of financing urban cable cars at the Cable Car World 2024 congress and trade fair in Essen. She used the example of the cable car in Kotor, Montenegro, for public-private partnership (PPP) models.
More capacities for urban cable car ropes
With the modernization of the plant in Trieste (Italy) and the expansion of its fullservice offerings, the cable manufacturer TEUFELBERGER-REDAELLI is responding to the growing demand for cable car ropes – including in urban areas. Large and heavy products can now also be found in the company’s portfolio.
Monte Tamaro: Cable car over highway
The crossing of traffic routes and the access to viewpoints is often required of urban cable cars. The construction of the new cable car on Monte Tamaro in Switzerland demonstrates how this can be achieved. The manufacturer BARTHOLET can derive insights from this for urban cable cars.
“Cable cars are the solution for our world”
Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr (OBE) is the mayor of Freetown, the capital of the West African country Sierra Leone. The politician advocates for cable cars both in her city and worldwide as cochair of the global climate alliance C40 Cities. In an interview with SI, she discusses concrete plans and projects.
Brest: How the first urban cable car revitalises an entire city
The cable car in Brest (France) crosses the river Penfeld and connects Capucins with the Jean Moulin station in the city centre. Brest has thus created a direct connection across the river, which increases the attractiveness of the city.
Saint-Gervais: Cable cars & inclined elevator
The French commune of Saint-Gervais consists of several districts located at different elevations. To reduce car traffic and strengthen public transportation, the town has introduced two cable cars and an inclined elevator from POMA. A concept with global significance.
E-Pilot: Operating aid for cable cars
The Valléen cable car in Saint-Gervais set an example: the future of urban cable cars lies in digital operating and monitoring aid. The French manufacturer POMA has developed the E-Pilot for this purpose.
Ski industry report: Business as usual?
The 16th edition of the International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism has been unveiled by Laurent Vanat. The industry-wide report presents the 2022/23 ski season around the world.
Study shows: cable car is more sustainable than the electric bus
The cable car at the Federal Horticultural Show 2023 in Mannheim was not only a magnet for visitors, but also the subject of research. Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences conducted a study in which the sustainability of operating the BUGA23 cable car was assessed in comparison to hypothetical diesel and electric bus alternatives for transport between the main locations of the BUGA site.
Cable Car plans for the city Lima
The city of Lima in Peru is to get two cable cars. The first steps have already been taken.
New cable car stations for Koblenz
The cable car in Koblenz (Germany) can only continue its journey with newly designed stations. An architectural competition has now been held to find designs for the redesign.