UITP Summit in Dubai cancelled
As a media partner, SI has just been informed: After assessing the situation in the Gulf region and its impact on international travel, UITP has decided to cancel the 2026 Summit. The event was scheduled to take place in Dubai from April 21 to 23, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.