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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!
Will Bremen still get a cable car?
Given the dilapidated bridges, politicians in the German city of Bremen are once again discussing urban cable cars. Which routes are possible? And why have previous ideas failed?
The urban cable car in Varanasi: First test rides.
Construction work in Varanasi (India) is progressing quickly. The cable splicing work for the first section has been successfully completed. The full opening is planned for 2026.
Urban cable cars: chances and challenges
What is needed for the development of urban cable cars? Heiner Monheim is a city planner and transportation expert as well as an ex-professor of spatial planning at the University of Trier (Germany). In the podcast "Cable Car Radio," the expert discusses the opportunities and challenges of urban cable cars – and how people's attitudes towards them have changed.
Advanced cable car booking amid tourism boom
Starting in May, anyone planning to visit Oeschinen Lake in the Bernese Oberland (Switzerland) will be able to book their cable car ticket in advance. This initiative aims to better manage tourism at the popular destination.
Ski World Championships Saalbach: Summary of the ski resort
13 days of the World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm were preceded by 13 years of preparation. The enormous efforts of the ski resort paid off. They are expected to ensure a rich harvest in the coming years, emphasizes Peter Mitterer, Managing Director of Hinterglemmer Bergbahnen, in the SI interview.
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!
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.
Cable car replaces destroyed bridge
Since February 17, 2025, a temporary cable car has been connecting the villages of Champsec and Sarreyer (Switzerland). It replaces the road bridge that was washed away in a storm and reduces travel time for locals from 26 minutes to just five. The system demonstrates how quickly cable cars can be implemented.
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.