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.
Chile: New cable car line opens in Santiago
The new Pio Nono cable car line in the Chilean capital, Santiago, has entered a trial phase. Until mid-March, visitors can book a free ride.
POMA now operates and maintains the cable car in Ajaccio
In October 2025, “Angelo” began operations – the first urban cable car in Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica. For POMA, however, the work does not end there; the French manufacturer is taking over the operation and maintenance of the system for the next ten years. This “all-inclusive“ package serves as a model for future urban ropeway projects.
Leitner to build Oceania’s first urban ropeway
Preparations for a genuine mobility revolution are currently underway in Queenstown, on New Zealand’s South Island. In a competitive tender process that began in May 2025, LEITNER has now been officially selected to build Oceania’s first urban ropeway.
Bolzano-Jenesien: Construction contract signed
Südtiroler Transportstrukturen AG (STA) and the South Tyrolean ropeway manufacturer LEITNER have signed the contract for the construction of the Bolzano-Jenesien ropeway. The executive project will be drafted this spring, and construction is expected to begin in the second half of the year.
City Cable Car Solutions 3CS makes its debut at Mountain Planet
Urban areas worldwide face growing mobility challenges. In this context, cable car systems are increasingly evolving into essential components of modern public transportation concepts. With CITY CABLE CAR SOLUTIONS, an international industry platform has emerged that highlights precisely this potential.
Inspired by Bolivia: Paraguayan politicians propose a cable car
In Fernando de la Mora (Paraguay), a city council candidate has proposed a cable car as a solution to the city’s traffic problems. According to the politician, the cable car is the most cost-effective option compared to the suburban train or Metrobus. How much could the project cost?
Panama City: First urban cable car could begin operation in 2029
In Panama City, the bidding process is underway for the country’s first urban cable car. It is expected to help address traffic problems in the Panamá and San Miguelito districts. Here are the details of the project.
Poland: Urban compact cable car gets a makeover
With more than 500,000 rides over twelve years – roughly 114 trips per day – the system in Wrocław, Poland, is the busiest compact cable car operated by INAUEN-SCHÄTTI. The manufacturer was recently allowed to carry out the six- and twelve-year revisions. One fact in particular is surprising.
Cable car in Madrid: Major upgrade kicks off
In Spain's capital, work has begun to modernize the cable car — the entire technical system will be overhauled, the cabins replaced, and the stations rebuilt. Here are the details of the project.
Ropeway network for Puebla
The government of the state of Puebla, Mexico, has awarded DOPPELMAYR the contract to develop a new cable car network. Spanning four lines and 13.61 kilometers, the project is set to significantly improve urban mobility across the city.
Renewable energy for cable cars: Bolivia focuses on self-generation
In the Bolivian capital, La Paz, the cabins of Mi Teleférico are already equipped with solar panels. The management is now developing a model for self-generation of renewable energy to reduce dependence on the power grid.
Vietnam: Cable car for the island airport
A cable car could be built on the Vietnamese island of Con Son, connecting the airport with the town center of Con Dao. The island is expecting a significant increase in tourism – authorities fear that the existing road will not be able to handle the traffic and are considering a cable car. Here are the details of the project.