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Graz mobility concept: An Austrian city prepares for the future
In Graz, they are hoping for a transport turnaround. Greater e-mobility and an improved public transport system are on the cards here. To make these goals achievable, the Styrian capital is carefully weighing up all the options.
Cologne: Cable car to connect the exhibition centre to the main railway station
Under the name “Skytrain”, Cologne is planning a cable car to cross the Rhine, as a “commuter terminal” parallel to the famous Hohenzollern Bridge.
The Dunoon project: A small town with a big project
The Scottish town of Dunoon wants to become more attractive again for tourists, so the Dunoon Project has been created. It is hoped that a combination of cable car and rollercoaster will once again attract more visitors
Three cities, three plans: India in cable car fever
Transport is far too dependent on the roads, according to the conclusion of the representative responsible from Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala. This is why the Indian cities want to consider a variety of mobility concepts.
Universal and sophisticated: Urban cable cars by Bartholet as a versatitle transport solution
Some of the key properties of urban cable cars make them the ideal addition to public transport. In addition, the mode of transport is far more diverse than might initially be thought. This can be demonstrated very easily by means of the example of Swiss cable car manufacturer BARTHOLET.
Mels: Inauen-Schätti is ensuring the best accessibility for uptwon Mels
The old Stoffel textile factory has been closed for 20 years now but the Uptown Mels project is set to breathe new life into the historic building.
Turku: Leitner ropeways implements urban cable car in Finland´s oldest city
By funicular to Turku’s former prison – Kakolantmäki hill. This journey in Finland’s oldest city has recently become possible thanks to cable car manufacturer LEITNER ropeways.
Automatically lubricate the switching and support roller of the chairlift
The deputy technical manager of the Männlichen Grindelwald chairlift, Daniel Bohren, explains in the video why he swears by simalube.
New SI website online
Usability, design, content: At SI – Seilbahnen International, with the completely updated website at the domains siurban.com and simagazin.com, we are taking a major digital leap forward for our readers.
Dubai: Poma provides capsules for the world´s largest observation wheel
French cable car manufacturer POMA has long used its know-how not only for the construction of urban and Alpine systems but also for the leisure and entertainment industry. The most recent example is the supply of 48 capsules for “Ain Dubai” – soon to be the world’s largest observation wheel.
Guayaquil: The ,,Aerovia,, cable car from Poma will soon be the new lifeline of the city
Whilst urban cable cars are being discussed around the world, Guayaquil is already a major step ahead. In the Ecuadorian city, a cable car is currently being constructed, which links two towns together, crosses a river and accesses the city centre. Moreover, French cable car manufacturer POMA also submitted a successful funding concept.
Reliable & efficient: What does local public transport need in order to stand up to the car?
In a survey by Zeit Online, readers were asked the question, what would be needed for them to leave the car behind. The answer was unequivocally that the local public transport needs to be not free but rather more reliable.