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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!
The Indian cable car plans
In India, urban ropeways are playing an increasingly important role in tackling traffic problems. With the Parvatmala Programme, a national ropeway development programme has existed since 2022. The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently announced his intention to develop more than 250 projects with a ropeway length of over 1,200 km within five years.
Construction work has begun on the first cable car in Paris
The excavators are rolling in Paris! Construction of the first urban cable car in Paris has begun. The installation will be built by Doppelmayr and later operated by Transdev. The earthworks are currently underway.
New bike area opened at Snow-Space Salzburg
Since Friday, 28 July 2023, the Snow Space Salzburg mountain railways have been offering a new attraction for children and young people: The woom bike area in Wagrain. The new Kids Bike Park was designed in cooperation with the bike manufacturer woom and is specially designed for children and young people aged 2 to 14.
Thomas Maierhofer is the new CEO of Gleterschbahnen Kaprun
On 31 July, Norbert Karlsböck terminated his mandate as sole board member of Gletscherbahnen Kaprun AG at his own request after the expiry of his term of office in order to retire at the end of September. Thomas Maierhofer will take over the position as CEO on 1 August.
Marijana Jakic new CEO of St. Moritz Tourism AG
The St. Moritz native and member of the management of Engadin Tourism prevailed in an open application process out of around 80 applications. Marijana Jakic will officially take up her post on 1 September 2023.
Feasibility study for cable car in Kelheim put out to tender
In the Bavarian town of Kelheim (located between Ingolstadt and Regensburg), a feasibility study for a connection to the rail network is put out to tender. An urban cable car is considered the preferred option by local decision-makers. The Free State of Bavaria is supporting the project with more than 100,000 euros.
Federal Transport Minister makes a strong case for urban cable cars
The German Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport Volker Wissing is patron of the next Cable Car World. The international mobility fair on urban cable cars with accompanying congress will take place for the second time at Messe Essen from 4 to 5 June 2024. The focus of Cable Car World is on local public transport on the plus-one level.
Rope Maintenance: new developments and tips
Ropeway ropes are a critical component for the operation of a ropeway. To ensure the optimal performance of these, regular care and maintenance is essential.
Cable car plans in Cebu City
In conversation with mayor of Cebu City, Philippines, Michael Rama: plans for a new cable car that could supplement the city's public bus service as a mass transit system.
The VDV conference of the Cable Car Working Group in Baden-Baden
From July 4th to 6th, 2023, the technical operations managers of cable car installations from Germany and Luxembourg gathered in Baden-Baden for their annual conference. This year, the Baden-Baden Municipal Utilities invited the VDV meeting of the "Standseil-/Bergbahnen" working group. The highlight of the event was the visit to the upgraded Merkur Mountain Railway.
Does the Ijbaan come to Amsterdam now?
The idea of an urban cable car for Amsterdam is not new and has been driven by a private initiative for several years. A feasibility study is still underway, but preliminary results indicate that implementation and operation could be possible by 2027. However, a final decision on the project has yet to be made.
Namur: Téléphérique de la Citadelle
Since opening in May 2021, the Namur citadel cable car immediately won over tourists. Thanks to its privilieged location in the heart of the Walloon capital, this new, orginal mode of transport offers a practical and spectacular route to the top of the citadel. Despite difficulties associated with health restrictions for the pandemic, which reduced the capacity from six passengers to two, the success was immediate.