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Cable car in Salzburg: New round of discussions
The idea of an urban cable car in Salzburg (Austria) is gaining momentum again. The focus is on reducing traffic on the Gaisberg. The state of Salzburg has explored which restrictions on the mountain road would be feasible. Some politicians are opposed to closures and tolls but support a cable car.
Between Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil: A Trinational Cable Car?
Two international companies expressed interest in developing this project and offered their services for the construction of the 25-kilometer-long cable car.
Mobility 2050: What role will cable cars play?
The megatrends of urbanization, climate change, and individualization are already shaping mobility in cities today. What will urban transportation look like in 2050, and what role will cable cars play? Traffic expert Claudio Büchel discusses mobility in the past, present, and future.
French ski resorts: record investment – but for what?
In 2024, French ski resorts invested a total of 568 million euros. That amounts to 34 percent of their net revenue. Where did this record sum go – and is there a trend emerging?
India: Cable Car Development Program with Four Billion Dollars in Investments
"The market for urban cable cars in India is set to explode," promised Prashant Jain, Vice President of the Cable Car Division at the state-owned National Highway Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), at the leading global trade fair INTERALPIN in Innsbruck, Austria. Together with the overarching Ministry of Transport, NHLML presented India's ambitious development program for urban cable cars.
Italian Ski resorts measures against overtourism
In light of increasing visitor numbers, Italian ski resorts are increasingly focusing on targeted measures to sustainably manage tourism development.
World’s largest indoor ski resort to open in autumn
The size of eleven soccer fields, with a 450-meter slope and an 83-meter vertical drop – the world’s largest indoor ski resort is currently being built in Shenzhen, China. The opening is planned for November 2025. Here are the details.
Cablebús Line 4 in Mexico: the longest urban cable car in the world?
The national and capital city governments have announced plans to build a new line. Details about the project.
Munich: New Opportunity for a Funicular?
The German federal government's €500 billion infrastructure package could give new momentum to a funicular railway in the major city of Munich. Transport planner Thomas Kantke has resumed his work. The political window for continuing the project is opening once again.
Bus, Train, Ropeway: Comparison of Accident Numbers and Injuries
A new study by the Technical University of Munich compares the safety of urban means of transport and provides concrete figures. An overview of the results.
First Urban Cable Car in Rwanda?
The African Development Bank has approved a grant of 500,000 USD for a feasibility study of the first phase of a cable car network in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.
The Secretary of Mobility for Bogotá: Seven Cable Cars Would Be Needed
In an interview with SI, Claudia Díaz, Bogotá’s Secretary of Mobility, shared how the city integrated its first cable car into the public transport system, discussed ongoing projects, and reflected on the challenges faced during planning and execution. Bonus: an early look at the design of the new cable car and on-site construction photos.