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Advanced cable car booking amid tourism boom
Starting in May, anyone planning to visit Oeschinen Lake in the Bernese Oberland (Switzerland) will be able to book their cable car ticket in advance. This initiative aims to better manage tourism at the popular destination.
Ski World Championships Saalbach: Summary of the ski resort
13 days of the World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm were preceded by 13 years of preparation. The enormous efforts of the ski resort paid off. They are expected to ensure a rich harvest in the coming years, emphasizes Peter Mitterer, Managing Director of Hinterglemmer Bergbahnen, in the SI interview.
Sydney: Zoo plans new cable car
In 2023, the operation of the "Sky Safari" cable car at Taronga Zoo in Sydney (Australia) was suspended, and now plans are in place for the construction of a new urban cable car. Subject to building approval, the upgraded Sky Safari is set to open between 2027 and 2028. Here are the details.
Grenoble cable car postponed again
The "T1" was supposed to be the first cable car in Grenoble's urban network, nearly a hundred years after the iconic gondola lift connecting the city center with Fort de la Bastille. Now, the urban cable car project has been postponed once again.
The guide to urban cable cars
What steps must municipalities take to implement cable cars? The guide from the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) provides the answer. Ingo Strater played a key role in shaping the document. As head of the department for "Sustainable Urban and Rural Mobility, Networks, and Digital Municipal Transport Systems," he offers insights into urban cable car planning - from A to Z.
Mountain Summit 2025: Save the date!
Mountain summit has been an essential event for alpine tourism and the cable car industry for seven years in a row. Mountain Summit promotes networking, innovation and collaboration. The event will once again take place from September 17 to 19, 2025, in Oberstdorf (Germany). Join us for inspiring talks and workshops!
Urban Cable Car by Request
An urban cable car is not just a means of transportation, but also a landmark of a city. Guido Ammon, Project Manager Sales Cabin Construction at the cabin manufacturer Calag, talks about custom-made cabins and the realization of urban projects.
Cable car replaces destroyed bridge
Since February 17, 2025, a temporary cable car has been connecting the villages of Champsec and Sarreyer (Switzerland). It replaces the road bridge that was washed away in a storm and reduces travel time for locals from 26 minutes to just five. The system demonstrates how quickly cable cars can be implemented.
Mumbai: urban cable cars to ease traffic and cut pollution
Maharashtra Transport Minister, Pratap Sarnaik, has unveiled plans to launch cable car projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (India). This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion while providing tourists with a convenient and scenic way to explore the region.
Doppelmayr USA announces leadership transition
Doppelmayr USA, a leader in ropeway engineering and manufacturing, announces an upcoming leadership change as CEO Katharina Schmitz prepares to leave the role on March 31, 2025, to pursue personal goals. This transition marks a new chapter for the company as it continues its commitment to innovation and excellence.
New Design for the Cable Car to Ještěd in Liberec
The city of Liberec (Czech Republic) plans to construct a new cable car to Ještěd, which will feature an innovative, UFO-inspired cabin to transport visitors to the top. The winning design by Czech designer Anna Marešová focuses on a modern aesthetic that perfectly complements the iconic Ještěd Tower.
Cable Car Extension in Bonn: A Vision for the Future
The planned cable car in Bonn (Germany) aims to revolutionize public transportation while crossing the Rhine. However, the extension to Ramersdorf and „Om Berg“ faces obstacles, according to a recent feasibility study.