GART as a role model? French authorities join forces for cable cars
The French Association of Transport Authorities (GART) is pushing for the expansion of urban cable cars. Why and how it is doing so was explained by Director General Alexandre Magny at the “City Cable Car Solutions 3CS” event during the Mountain Planet trade fair in Grenoble. In his commentary, cable car planner Andreas Brandner criticizes the approach of GART.
City Cable Car Solutions: Platform for urban car mobility
Following its debut at Messe Innsbruck in 2025 and its successful continuation at Mountain Planet in Grenoble in April, City Cable Car Solutions (3CS) will once again be part of INTERALPIN next year, taking place from 20 to 23 April 2027 at Messe Innsbruck. As an international platform dedicated to urban cable car mobility, the format brings together manufacturers, transport operators, planners, researchers and decision-makers, placing bestpractice projects, practical experience and technological developments at the forefront.
Brasil: Is the nation becoming a cable car country?
Whether in the cities of Matinhos, Caxias do Sul, or Timóteo – cable cars are increasingly being discussed as an urban transit solution in Brazil. Will Latin America’s largest country soon follow its “neighbors“ – such as Bolivia or Colombia – which are already successfully relying on ropeway transportation?
Ropeway to Chinese Unesco World Heritage Site being modernized
Mount Danxia in southern China‘s Guangdong Province is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site known for its red sandstone formations. Since 1998, a ropeway has served as the central link for tourists, day-trippers, and pilgrims. Now, the system is being completely modernized by French manufacturer POMA.
Mexico: LEITNER expands cable car network by another 40 kilometres
With new projects and ongoing construction works, LEITNER continues its expansion in urban ropeway transport in Mexico. To the approximately 25 kilometers currently in operation, a further 40 kilometers of ropeways are set to be added in the future – a significant impetus for sustainable and reliable mobility in densely populated urban areas.
Urban Ready: Full Service for Ropeway Ropes
The rope is likely one of the most critical elements of an urban ropeway. For this reason, not only must the product itself be convincing, but also the planning, installation, operation, and inspection – quite simply, the entire lifecycle of a rope. Rope supplier Teufelberger-Redaelli therefore pursues a full-service approach.