Around 230,000 people live in the Spanish city of Granada. The Andalusian university city, home to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site “La Alhambra,” is the gateway to the Sierra Nevada – a popular mountain region. However, this also brings traffic problems between Granada and the tourist resort of Pradollano. The mobility project “Sulayr” aims to address this with a cable car as part of the solution.
On 13 December, the urban ropeway Câble C1 welcomed its first passengers. The approximately 4.5-kilometre ropeway line extends Metro Line 8, improving the connection of the southern suburbs of Paris to the Île-de France transport network. The region thus gains a sustainable transport solution that meets all criteria of urban mobility and the requirements of the local transport authority Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM).
The idea of a cable car in Cologne (Germany) remains a focus for mobility experts. This various route options and potential stations were developed collaboratively by the Technical University and the think tank Urban Netways. SI explored the facts and visualizations.
The German state of Baden-Württemberg has announced funding for the barrier-free expansion and extension of the Turmberg Funicular in Karlsruhe. Work is scheduled to begin in 2026. Here are the project details.
“Mejicanos” – this will be the name of El Salvador’s first cable car. The installation by French manufacturer POMA will be one of four cable cars operating in the capital, San Salvador. Construction has already begun.
In Muttrah, a historic port city near Oman‘s capital Muscat, two new cable car lines by BARTHOLET are currently under construction. The ambitious project aims to boost Oman‘s tourism sector and revitalize the region. For the Swiss manufacturer, this is the first installation carried out in collaboration with the operator Sabeen Investment.
Europe’s southernmost ski resort, Sierra Nevada, received several upgrades this season, including the addition of new conveyor lifts and enhancements to its snowmaking system. What has been done to improve snow coverage?
The new group will operate in five countries and aims to launch the world’s largest ski school. A closer look at the deal.
The Cime Caron cable car in France received new cabins, offering increased capacity and upgraded technical features. What are the specifications of the cabins, and what challenges were encountered during their transportation?
In the Romanian city of Brașov, a new aerial tramway has been put into operation, significantly improving comfort for both tourists and residents. Details on its technical features and costs.