SI Urban 1/2025

Câble C1 in Paris: Cable car on the home stretch

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The cable car Câble C1 is on the home stretch. The rope has been spliced, the cabins have been test-hung, and even the bus lines have already been reorganized – the urban cable car project Câble C1 in Paris is nearing completion. Here’s an update on the construction progress of the DOPPELMAYR cable car system and what’s still to come.

Interview with Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General UITP

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“We´re heading into a new era of the UITP Summit“ - Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), discusses the new annual summit format, which will extend beyond Europe next year, and unveils the program awaiting participants at this year‘s event, which will take place in Hamburg from June 15 to 18.

Towers – lifeless climbing protection system in Paris

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For maintenance purposes, cable car towers are often equipped with ladders. In urban areas, these are vulnerable to vandalism, self-harm, or even sabotage. To address this, operators and manufacturers of the new cable car in Paris are using the HighStep Systems climbing protection system, which includes rails, climbing shoes, and a portable lift.

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