Urban ropeways: From concept to implementation
Urban infrastructure projects require solid preparation and planning, yet for ropeways in particular, this is often ignored. Ideas are frequently presented to the public without first verifying which mobility needs are actually being met and what the impact of these improvements will be. The successfully implemented “Câble C1“ project near Paris demonstrates how to do it right.
Toulouse: More efficent maintenance for maximum availability
Time and safety – these are the critical factors in the maintenance of urban ropeways. The time windows are tight in order not to interrupt operations longer than necessary. With a great deal of expertise and internally developed tools, the French manufacturer POMA has optimized the maintenance of ropeways. The best current example is the track rope relocation on the “Téléo“ in Toulouse.
China: Two BARTHOLET cable cars for city tourism
While one city tourism cable car in China has been successfully operating since the end of 2025, construction on a second system is progressing rapidly. The Swiss manufacturer BARTHOLET carries out these projects in unique natural settings, which place the highest demands on technology and planning – both climatically and geographically.
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.