Muttrah (Oman): Cable car project in the “Switzerland of the middle east”
In Muttrah, a historic port city near Oman‘s capital Muscat, two new cable car lines by BARTHOLET are currently under construction. The ambitious project aims to boost Oman‘s tourism sector and revitalize the region. For the Swiss manufacturer, this is the first installation carried out in collaboration with the operator Sabeen Investment.
Ujjain: urban cable car to the temple
Ujjain is one of the seven “holy cities” of India. The large city, with a population of 550,000, attracts a multitude of pilgrims thanks to the Mahakaleshwar Temple. Starting in the summer of 2026, a cable car will transport devotees from the railway station to the temple via an intermediate stop at the Triveni Museum. The engineering firms SALZMANN and BERNARD Group are supervising the project.
Kosovo plans cable car: Feasibility study completed
In the city of Prizren, Kosovo, a new cable car to the city’s fortress is planned to serve both as a means of transport and as a tourist attraction. The feasibility study has been completed. What is already known about the project?
Thailand cable car dispute: Who is pushing the project forward?
In Chiang Mai, Thailand, a debate has flared up again over the construction of a cable car that is intended to serve both tourist and urban purposes. Who supports the project – and who opposes it?
Vienna: Cable car project struggles with bureaucracy
Vienna’s Kahlenberg cable car project enters new legal phase: the Administrative Court orders an individual environmental assessment. A timeline of legal disputes and new details.
Cable Car Instead of Tram: A New Landmark for Kassel?
In the State of Hesse (Germany), there is a discussion about which transport solution is best suited to relieve the city of Kassel from traffic congestion. For a long time, the focus was on the feasibility of a new tram called "Herkules." But now, a cable car is coming into focus. What arguments speak in its favor?