URBAN CABLEWAYS
Cableways and mountain railways are not only used in the winter sports industry. They’ve also become a practical means of transportation in cities, which is why we decided to launch SI Urban Magazine. Here we focus on the various topics that are relevant to the urban sector, which are sorted into the categories city, tourism and airport. Each of them will provide you with exciting news about technology, maintenance & service, security, surveillance, city and landscape planning and much more. Innovations, new types of projects and optimal solutions from all over the world should encourage reflection, help in finding ideas and reveal new opportunities.
Sustainable mobility, including cable cars?
Whether through the regional city railway, cycle bridges, car sharing or sustainable urban development, the German university city of Tübingen has long relied on future-proof mobility and an infrastructure of short distances. An urban cable car is now also being discussed – as an alternative to a railway line in the city centre.
Floriade 2022 is growing – not only on the ground but also in the air
For visitors to the popular, internationally renowned flower and horticultural show, Floriade Expo 2022, a diverse showground is currently being created in Almere (Netherlands). The issue of sustainability in cities will play a particular role here , as is already evident from the motto, “Growing Green Cities”.
Cottbus: Citizens’ initiative calls for cable car
In german Brandenburg, the city of Cottbus is increasingly creating a stir, as the people here are calling for change. Whereas the population elsewhere is opposed to suggested cable car projects, a citizens’ initiative has formed in Cottbus, which is actually calling for just such a construction project. Madness... or a brilliant idea?
After Koblenz, Mannheim is also taking off
At the German National Garden Show in Koblenz, an urban ropeway became a hit with the visitors. In 2023, Mannheim will now also rely on the tried and tested system for fast visitor transport between exhibition areas.
Cable car network for indore
For a long time, the Indian city of Indore has battled with traffic jams and congested streets. However, this will soon be a thing of the past. A number of projects aim to provide relief and make Indore a leading light for the country.
Namur Cable Car should boost city tourism
With its citadel, the Belgian city of Namur has one of the largest fortresses in Europe. From April 2021, a new cable car from French manufacturer POMA will run to the tourist attraction – and therefore take on an ancient heritage.
Yokohama cable car – opening as early as the end of April
In 2017, the question that arose in Yokohama was how to improve the city’s transport system. Various ideas were considered in detail here and the urban cable car ultimately came out on top.
National Guidlines for Execution
The German federal ministry of transport and digital infrastructure (BMVI) commissioned Stuttgart-based planning and consultancy company Drees & Sommer SE together with the Stuttgart institute of transport science (Verkehrswissenschaftlichen Institut Stuttgart GmbH – VWI) to compile a study on the “urban and transport planning integration of urban cable car projects”. The desired result will be a guideline for the “implementation of urban cable cars as a part of local public transport”, which should be available in two years’ time.
Urban cable car from Poma operates with huge success
The urban cable car in Tizi Ouzou has been in operation for a good year. Over 20,000 people travel on the cable across the Algerian city every day. Now, the route is to be extended further.
Ropetaxi – a world first from Bartholet
Swiss cable car manufacturer BARTHOLET Maschinenbau AG from Flums has been using the last few months to develop new operating concepts. The result is a pioneering solution in the area of the detachable single-cable circulating track, which meets the needs of cable car operators and passengers alike.
Not all emissions are the same
Mobility is changing and there are many reasons for this, which range from environmental conservation to digitalisation. The various transport systems are therefore tested thoroughly and must also withstand comparison with one another.
New snow blower for cog railway
On behalf of Stadler Rail, Swiss manufacturer ZAUGG is supplying a large machine to cog railway Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway (MPPR). The snow blower is a prime example of use on tourist excursion railways that have to deal with snow.