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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!
That‘s what a cable car in the city can do!
Especially in cities, public transport has to run smoothly. Urbanization means that more and more people have to be transported. It should be possible to reach the routes as directly as possible, despite the logistical optimization, most passengers do not want to pass on the necessary comfort. An urban cable car can solve many of these and other urban transport problems.
Becoming digitally sustainable
Digitalisation can be employed as a lever to improve sustainability: researcher Christian Marheine from the University of St Gallen is convinced. He proves this with facts, figures and examples.
Cable Car from Doppelmayr for South korea
Ropeways are a special in the mobility sector because they are a both means of transport and an attraction. This is also evident in the new DOPPELMAYR gondola lift in South Korea. Here, the ride itself becomes an experience.
Trieste- Cable Car connecting Mountain and Sea
Because of its hilly hinterland, the Italian port city of Trieste suffers from congested roads. At the same time, the old port is looking for major stimuli. Both problems could be solved by an urban cable car. A preliminary project is already in place.
How price-sensitive are skiers?
The company Smart Pricer has conducted price sensitivity analyses among more than 10,000 customers of mountain railroads in Austria and Switzerland - with exciting results.
Why cable cars belong in the urban sphere
Transport is being reimagined. With concepts such as e-cars and car-free cities, a trend away from individual transport and towards more sustainable alternatives is emerging. One of these alternatives could be the cable car, as several points indicate that the cable car would bring great value added in urban mobility.
Silvretta Montafon ski resort ready for a new chapter
The new Silvretta Park Montafon opened in December. At the same time, the new Valisera lift, whose bottom station is integrated into the Silvretta Park, began operating for the first time. Silvretta Montafon invested a total of 70 million euros in the overall project.
Enrope strengthens Salzbergbahn salt mine railway
The unique cable car to Obersalzberg had problems with the shorter service life of the hoist cable and the special transmission. German cable car manufacturer Enrope strengthened the drive – with much historical research and individual engineering.
Infrastructure Projects in Kansas City
Various infrastructure projects are currently being discussed in Kansas City, including a light railway to the stadium and an urban cable car. Depending which representative you ask, a different project should take priority. One senior government official in Wyandotte County is especially passionate about the cable-drawn transport system.
Bus or (cable) railway? How do you find the right system?
Forecasts from all over the world herald the so-called urbanization wave. According to these forecasts, around six billion people (around two-thirds of the world‘s population) will be living in cities by 2050. This rapid growth means a Herculean task for the infrastructure development of cities.
Interview – “THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OFTEN COMES TOO EARLY”
In an interview with SI, cable car planner Stephan Salzmann describes the model process, from the idea of an urban cable car through to its implementation. Projects are often shut down prematurely, owing to a wrong approach.
Sustainibility – CABLE CARS HAVE MULTIPLE LIVES
After an average of 30 years, cable cars reach the end of their life, although some components such as cables have to be discarded considerably earlier. In some cases, legal requirements demand the removal of installations after just twenty years, so it is a good thing that cable cars have multiple lives.