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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!
Dopplmayr: World Record in the Carribbean
Dominica: The Caribbean island state is home to the world’s second largest hot spring, the Boiling Lake. DOPPELMAYR is simplifying the way there in the form of the world’s longest continuous-movement monocable ropeway. Thus far, one had to go through a four-hour hike to reach the Boiling Lake, then an additional three-hours for the return trip. But soon visitors will have a comfortable alternative to the exhausting hike
Cable Cars: Urban Transport of the Future
A study by PwC examined the numerous advantages of urban cable cars and the extent to which they are practicable. The results clearly indicate how viable this model is for the future.
Edmonton: Ropeway project put on hold
The cable car project "Prairie Sky Gondola", which was supposed to simplify crossing the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Canada was scrapped the day before yesterday following a vote by a large majority of the city council.
Urban cable car for Merano?
The South Tyrolean communities of Merano - Schenna - Dorf Tirol could be connected by an urban cable car. 40 million euros from the Italian Reconstruction Fund increase the chances for this.
Chile: Minister García explains Santiagos new urban cable car
The cable car will connect four municipalities from Huechuraba on the northern edge of the city to Providencia in the northern city center. The 126 gondolas will transport up to 6,000 people per hour - and do so without much environmental impact.
Becoming digitally sustainable – in urban areas
Researcher Christian Marheine from the University of St. Gallen is convinced that digitalization can be used as a lever for greater sustainability in municipal operations and transport operators. He proves this with facts, figures & examples.
The carefree cable car company
The lifetime package from Fatzer for urban cable car cables.
New CEO of Doppelmayr Scandinavia
By the end of 2022 Peter Strandberg, CEO of Doppelmayr Scandinavia AB, will be retiring. Doppelmayr appointed Fredrik Biehl to be his successor.
Change of Management Board at Kässbohrer
Jens Rottmair does not want to extend his contract with the PistenBully manufacturer for private reasons and wants to leave already at the end of September at the end of the fiscal year. It has now been jointly agreed what the transitional period will look like.
The instruments for the recovery of urban cable cars
Urban cable cars are usually equipped with an integrated evacuation concept in which the cabins are brought into the station in the event of an emergency. However, operators should also rely on human recovery teams for safety. These require cable carriages to get from the supports to the cabins. The Swiss recovery specialist IMMOOS has recently expanded its product range for this purpose.
Ropedays enter the seventh round
Exciting and current research contributions about the rope await interested parties at the seventh International Stuttgart Ropedays.
Transport Forum: sustainability and decarbonisation
This year, once again, Forum Verkehr: PSO & ÖPNV (the public service and local public transport forum) was held in Vienna. Here, representatives from the public and private transport sector meet and discuss the future of mobility. Every year, the focus is on different, current topics. In 2022, it was therefore all about fuel prices, future mobility and the path of decarbonisation.