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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!
Bike Cab: Improved comfort for passengers and operators
The new innovation from DOPPELMAYR was created in close collaboration with Bergbahnen Sölden and will provide easy bike transport on the Rotkoglbahn from this summer.
Mountain Planet: Innovation & ideas for the mountain world of the future
The international trade fair for sustainable spatial planning and development in mountain regions is back. Mountain Planet will be held in Grenoble at the end of April. A first taste of the diversity of topics is created by three mountain thought leaders.
How cable cars benefit over the entire life cycle
It is hard to imagine building construction today without the digital planning method Building Information Modelling (BIM). What is less known is that BIM also offers advantages for transport infrastructure projects. In particular, future-oriented systems such as cable cars in urban areas benefit from the digital collaboration method.
Country special – China
Far East meets Swiss quality: The emerging market of China has become a success story for BARTHOLET. We present four of the Swiss manufacturer’s projects here.
Aaregondel project now under review
At 193 percent, the crowdfunding for the feasibility study was more than satisfied and the Aaregondel interest group is accordingly optimistic. The private initiative hopes to gain a public cable car in the Swiss town of Solothurn.
Mombasa – Likoni cable car clears the next hurdle
An urban cable car in the Kenyan city of Mombasa has been mooted since 2013. In 2018 the project was approved, and the people responsible were able to secure important sites at the end of 2021. The start of construction is now planned for April 2022.
Heros in Les Arcs: How a summer concept can look
Destination Les Arcs in the French Alps has worked out a successful summer strategy, which it has used since 2016, switching to a new way of thinking and making brave and difficult decisions - just like heroes do.
ropeway to the University of Haifa
In Haifa, 20,000 students and commuters can now use a Doppelmayr ropeway to get to the University. It runs from HaMiFratz central railroad and bus terminal to the Technion, Israel’s biggest research center, and on to the University of Haifa campus.
Rüdersheim cable car is rebuilt
Barrier-free, comfortable and hospitable: The reconstruction of the valley station of the Rüdesheim cable car is progressing. The start of operations is planned for the second half of May.
The benefit of cable cars for tourism
Not only are urban cable cars transport systems for everyday use; they also hold huge potential for tourism. This is demonstrated by selected examples around the world.
Poma is constructing a second Cable car line in Santo Domingo
There has been an urban cable car in the Dominican Republic since 2016; the “Teleferico” in Santo Domingo was constructed and is also being operated by French cable car manufacturer POMA. A second cable car line will now follow – with a major impact on the district of Los Alcarrizos.
Sustainability – Mobility in Transition
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated social change, with a significant effect on mobility.