Urban cable cars on SI Urban - THE cable car trade journal

Mexiko-Stadt- Leitner ropeway retains world record

Thomas Surrer2022-01-19T13:59:13+01:00Cities, SI Urban 2/2021, SI-Urban|

At a length of 10.55 kilometres, Cablebús 2 in Mexico City is the longest ropeway line in the world. The installation was opened by LEITNER in August 2021 – and has since been contributing to improved quality of life.

Pereira – Poma eröffnet ,,Megacable”

Thomas Surrer2022-01-19T14:08:47+01:00Cities, SI Urban 2/2021|

In Colombia, cable transport is no longer just the latest trend; it is also a sustainable solution that has enjoyed widespread popularity for many years. The latest cable car from manufacturer POMA has opened in the city of Pereira.

Interview: Construction in urban areas

Tamara Mair2021-11-03T07:28:53+01:00Cities, SI Urban 1/2021, SI Urban 2/2021|

Every construction project has specific features that must be taken into account. With years of experience of implementation in the most challenging locations and under the most difficult conditions, the experts from PICHLER PROJECTS also know what to look out for in particular when it comes to implementation and execution in urban areas. In an interview with SI Urban, Tanja Pichler explains exactly where things can get difficult and which materials are especially suitable for use in city projects.

Cable Car & Software – Digital System maintenance

Tamara Mair2021-11-03T08:59:34+01:00Cities, SI Urban 2/2021|

Since its inception, the funicular in Luxembourg has used digital maintenance software SAMBESI. Thanks to the maintenance programme from Swiss company REMEC, the funicular service runs smoothly – even though the operators are new to the industry.

The marketplace for urban cable cars

Tamara Mair2021-11-03T09:13:46+01:00Cities, SI Urban 2/2021, Tourism|

Cable cars are on the rise. More and more cities are incorporating the cable-drawn transport system into their transport planning. Yet, because the cable car is new to the urban sphere, there is still a lack of key interconnections. Specialist trade fair with integrated congress CABLE CAR WORLD hopes to tackle precisely this issue and to bring together a broad range of stakeholders and decision-makers from politics, administration, planning, science, economics and urban society in Essen, and so to achieve widespread knowledge sharing. On 7th and 8th February 2022 at Essen exhibition centre, it will therefore be all about the subject of the cable car.

Covima Funibelt tester CFT1

Thomas Surrer2021-11-02T09:21:14+01:00Cableway & Technology, SI-Alpin|

Proper belt installation is essential for optimal performance of synchronous V-belt transmissions. The Covima Funibelt tester CFT1 allows a simple and precise tension measurement by analyzing waves (natural frequencies) from the belt through the sensor.

WORLD’S FIRST BEACH CABLE CAR

Tamara Mair2021-10-20T12:05:41+02:00SI-Urban, Tourism|

Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta Resort hotel in Mexico always wants to offer guests the best possible comfort. The latest idea for this is a roughly six-kilometre-long cable car, which will carry hotel guests to the nearby beach within only a few minutes.

urban cable cars: relubrication is essential

Thomas Surrer2021-10-20T12:03:02+02:00SI-Urban|

Correct relubrication throughout everyday transport – that is the motto for urban cable cars. Swiss lubricant manufacturer MOTOREX highlights the points that matter in practice.