Project Pods4Rail
With Pods4Rail, the German Aerospace Center (DLR), alongside partners from research and industry, has designed a modular mobility concept. It is intended to seamlessly transport passengers and freight across multiple modes of transport in the future. To achieve this, standardized capsules automatically transfer between carrier units for rail, road, and cable car systems.
Cable car model finds a home
A desperate plea reached the SI editorial team a year ago. The 1:10 scale Fischertechnik cable car had lost its shelter and was urgently seeking a new home. The world’s largest and most complex Fischertechnik model was facing complete shutdown - and with it, a project into which 30 volunteers had invested thousands of work hours. But now, there is good news.
AeroMetro: High-Capacity Cable Car for Guatemala
Guatemala City is building its first urban cable car with the AeroMetro project. The system will be one of the world's largest, both in terms of capacity and infrastructure.
Heilbronn: Planning Phase for Urban Cable Car Begins
The German city of Heilbronn has announced positive news: On 27 July 2026, the municipal council gave the go-ahead for the preliminary planning phase of the project. What has changed compared with earlier plans, and what are the findings of the feasibility study?
Brazil: New Coastal Cable Car Being Considered
Until the early 1990s, the Brazilian coastal city of Matinhos already had a cable car. At the time, it was one of the city’s most important tourist attractions and a major highlight of the entire coastal region. Now, the municipal administration is seeking to bring the system back.
Bangkok: Cable Car for Exclusive Cultural Experiences
Several new tourist attractions are set to be developed in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Plans include a cable car, a museum of contemporary art, and an immersive experience world.