URBAN CABLEWAYS
Cableways and mountain railways are not only used in the winter sports industry. They’ve also become a practical means of transportation in cities, which is why we decided to launch SI Urban Magazine. Here we focus on the various topics that are relevant to the urban sector, which are sorted into the categories city, tourism and airport. Each of them will provide you with exciting news about technology, maintenance & service, security, surveillance, city and landscape planning and much more. Innovations, new types of projects and optimal solutions from all over the world should encourage reflection, help in finding ideas and reveal new opportunities.
Interview with Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General UITP
“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.
Ajaccio: Cable car under construction in Corsica
“Angelo“ is the name of the urban cable car with three sections, set to open in Ajaccio, Corsica, in 2025. It will form an intermodal system with the bus network and shuttle boat lines. Construction is progressing, and the POMA cable car blends seamlessly into the landscape.
Millions for cable car in Heilbronn
The vision of an urban cable car in Heilbronn (Germany) is coming within reach: the state of Baden-Württemberg and the city of Heilbronn have signed a joint declaration of intent to implement the project. There is also the prospect of funding in the millions.
Towers – lifeless climbing protection system in Paris
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.
Know-how for urban cable cars
City and technology in perfect harmony: The Vorarlberg-based (Austria) cable car planning office MELZER & HOPFNER knows what is necessary for the optimal integration of a cable car into the urban environment. With over 35 years of experience, the engineers integrate the cable car conceptually in the best possible way into the cityscape.
Cable Car World: From expo hall to conference center
Cable Car World will take place on June 9-10, 2026, with a revised concept: The focus is stronger than ever on knowledge exchange, discussion, and networking surrounding cable car projects in urban areas.
Solitec® XD: Teufelberger-Redaelli lauches new urban cable car – and more
With the Solitec® XD rope, TEUFELBERGER-REDAELLI sets new standards in the urban environment. Together with a digital monitoring tool, an expert alliance, and the modernized plant in Trieste, the company has completed its full-service approach.
Santo Domingo: third cable car is on the way
All good things come in threes: After Line 1 in 2018 and Line 2 in 2023, the French cable car manufacturer POMA is now building the third cable car in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. What will the new system offer, and what is the status of the construction work?
Mexico: Two new cable cars in Morelia and Naucalpan
In Mexico, the cable car manufacturer LEITNER is building two new systems in the cities of Morelia and Naucalpan. As a result, the cable car network established by LEITNER in Mexico will expand by 15 kilometers to a total of 40 route kilometers by 2026.
Bogotá: The cable car that changes lives
Latin America is the most urbanized region in the world and simultaneously suffers from social inequality, poverty, violence, and poor transportation connectivity. To address these issues, at least 13 cities have introduced cable cars to improve accessibility in steep areas. Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, followed this trend in 2018. But how has this affected the people in the affected neighborhoods? Researchers set out to find answers.
Autonomous Cable Cars as an Opportunity for Operators and Employees
In many places, there is a shortage of operational staff for urban cable cars. At the same time, highly trained cable car professionals are often underutilized in their daily work. A solution for both sides? Perhaps autonomous operation. Cable car planner Stephan Salzmann discusses the opportunities, risks, and requirements of this new technology.
Câble C1 in Paris: Cable car on the home stretch
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.