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Cable cars and cableways function as an efficient means of transport in an urban setting. Find out more on our blog!
New cable car in Hungary
The plan for the unique Tokaj (northern Hungary) project has been known for years, but the war intervened. Now the government has given the green light to proceed: a 2,300-meter-long cable car could be built and the Kopasz Hill (Bald Hill) TV tower could be renewed, reports Világgazdaság.
Swiss cableways draw positive interim balance for summer
Swiss cable cars have had a strong start to the first half of the summer season in 2023. Businesses in Central Switzerland and the Bernese Oberland have particularly benefited.
New CEO at WYSSEN USA Inc.
Starting from August 1, 2023, Walter Steinkogler handed over the leadership of WYSSEN USA Inc. to Jamie Yount. With his extensive experience as an avalanche expert, he will support the team as CEO.
Cable car to combat traffic chaos in Heidelberg
A cable car across the Neckar could solve a pressing traffic problem in the university city of Heidelberg (GER) and thus better connect the campus and the clinics to the city centre.
The Indian cable car plans
In India, urban ropeways are playing an increasingly important role in tackling traffic problems. With the Parvatmala Programme, a national ropeway development programme has existed since 2022. The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently announced his intention to develop more than 250 projects with a ropeway length of over 1,200 km within five years.
Construction work has begun on the first cable car in Paris
The excavators are rolling in Paris! Construction of the first urban cable car in Paris has begun. The installation will be built by Doppelmayr and later operated by Transdev. The earthworks are currently underway.
New bike area opened at Snow-Space Salzburg
Since Friday, 28 July 2023, the Snow Space Salzburg mountain railways have been offering a new attraction for children and young people: The woom bike area in Wagrain. The new Kids Bike Park was designed in cooperation with the bike manufacturer woom and is specially designed for children and young people aged 2 to 14.
Thomas Maierhofer is the new CEO of Gleterschbahnen Kaprun
On 31 July, Norbert Karlsböck terminated his mandate as sole board member of Gletscherbahnen Kaprun AG at his own request after the expiry of his term of office in order to retire at the end of September. Thomas Maierhofer will take over the position as CEO on 1 August.
Marijana Jakic new CEO of St. Moritz Tourism AG
The St. Moritz native and member of the management of Engadin Tourism prevailed in an open application process out of around 80 applications. Marijana Jakic will officially take up her post on 1 September 2023.
Feasibility study for cable car in Kelheim put out to tender
In the Bavarian town of Kelheim (located between Ingolstadt and Regensburg), a feasibility study for a connection to the rail network is put out to tender. An urban cable car is considered the preferred option by local decision-makers. The Free State of Bavaria is supporting the project with more than 100,000 euros.
Federal Transport Minister makes a strong case for urban cable cars
The German Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport Volker Wissing is patron of the next Cable Car World. The international mobility fair on urban cable cars with accompanying congress will take place for the second time at Messe Essen from 4 to 5 June 2024. The focus of Cable Car World is on local public transport on the plus-one level.
Rope Maintenance: new developments and tips
Ropeway ropes are a critical component for the operation of a ropeway. To ensure the optimal performance of these, regular care and maintenance is essential.