Romania: Upgraded aerial tramway as a new landmark
In the Romanian city of Brașov, a new aerial tramway has been put into operation, significantly improving comfort for both tourists and residents. Details on its technical features and costs.
Lucerne: a mix of tunnel and cable car?
In Lucerne, Switzerland, an initiative is pushing for the construction of an urban cable car. The concept relies on an innovative combination of aboveground and underground sections and is primarily aimed at addressing the city’s tour bus traffic problem.
Leadership change at UITP: New president & vice president
UITP has announced a change in leadership: President Renée Amilcar has stepped down from her position. Who will take over now?
Maninzales: Leitner expands the cable car network in the colombian city
Two existing systems successfully integrated into the transport network – third line put into operation at the end of September 2025: The ropeway network of the Colombian city of Manizales has now grown to almost five kilometers – thanks to the manufacturer LEITNER.
Zurich: Garaventa modernizes Rigiblick funicular
The Rigiblick funicular is not only a landmark of the Swiss metropolis of Zurich but also fully integrated into the public transport network of Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ). On their behalf, the cable car manufacturer GARAVENTA, part of the DOPPELMAYR Group, has comprehensively modernized the more than 120-year-old line. The focus was on new, barrier-free vehicles, modern technology, and greater comfort for passengers.
Friction Products: High-performance drive and brake solutions by Becorit/Wabtec
Without friction, there is no drive. What may sound like a physical paradox is actually a technical necessity for cable cars and rail transport. For almost a century, BECORIT – part of the WABTEC Group since 2006 – has ensured reliable operation in these systems with its traction sheave linings.
Doppelmayr: Prestigious mighty Argo Cable Car
D-Line, Direct Drive, and Bike Cab – a flagship project for ropeway manufacturer DOPPELMAYR is currently under construction in Idaho Springs, Colorado (USA). According to founder Mary Jane Loevlie, the Mighty Argo Cable Car is set to turn the old gold mining town into a tourist attraction.
Tizi Ouzou: cable car by POMA – the second one
The urban cable car of the Algerian city of Tizi Ouzou has proven exemplary reliability of 98 percent since 2020 and carries more than 3.7 million passengers per year without serious incidents. Now, the line is being expanded with two additional sections: the French manufacturer POMA is currently constructing the “Tizi II” 10-seater gondola lift.
Alpine innovations: smart solutions for ski resorts
New standards for noise reduction, innovations in autonomous ropeways, drones for snowmaking, and much more – this year, companies from the Alpine region showcased different technological highlights that could shape the future of ski resorts worldwide. Here are some notable projects.
Lift upgrades in North America: Highlights of the 2025/26 Ski season
North America is getting 58 new lifts at 40 ski resorts this season, according to the portal skiresort.info. This puts the region second worldwide in planned lift construction, after Europe. Here are some of the most remarkable projects and the strategies behind them.