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.
Emergency App for Titlis
Since the start of the current winter season, the piste rescue team at TITLIS mountain railways has been contactable on the free emergency app, EchoSOS.
Digitalisation – actual & vision: Digital trends after Covid-19
Covid-19 is fuelling digitalisation. For ski resorts and tourist destinations worldwide, where is digital development heading? In an interview with SI: Gilberto Loacker from Alturos Destinations.
The ropeway project group
Under the name “Ropeway Project Group”, a group of cable car experts from Austria and South Tyrol has joined forces to form a network, offering cable car customers a one-stop solution for the planning, implementation, review and operation of cable car projects, including snowmaking equipment.
Pandemic risk in ski resorts
Where do the greatest risks of infection lurk? How can you protect yourself and others even better? Scientists all over the world are working to expand knowledge about Covid-19 – including at Empa.
“AURO ropeway”
Since December, the Kumme gondola lift has been the new highlight in Zermatt. It’s the first AURO ropeway from Doppelmayr/Garaventa.