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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!
Mobility Lab: the hub of Cable Car World
The Cable Car World event provides a platform for the increasingly discussed topic of urban cable cars. Until now, the opportunity to exchange and compare experiences was missing. With Cable Car World, this growing need is finally being met.
Munich needs new ways
"Particularly in the greater Munich area, we need new solutions to decongest traffic," reports Bavaria's Transport Minister Kerstin Schreyer in a press release. These new ways could also be on the third level in the Bavarian capital.
Environmentally sensitive Management – What is it and how can it help urban transport?
Mobility is changing and many different measures promise to put city-centre traffic on the right track. Whilst experts know that there cannot be one solution to all the problems, we need first to find our way through the jungle of options. One of these steps is explained briefly here.
Paris – Doppelmayr builds a new ropeway
As early as in 2025, commuters and tourists in Paris will be able to float over the city. The So-called Câble A will have a transport capacity of 1,600 people.
Mexiko City – Tüv Süd inspects cablebús linea 1
Mexico City’s public transport network has been extended with the addition of a new cable-car line. Cablebús Linea 1 is based on DOPPELMAYR Group’s D-line ropeway generation, with detachable gondolas that offer space for up to 10 passengers. TÜV SÜD reviewed the manufacturer documentation, evaluated the safety report and carried out final inspection on site.
La Réunion – Urban cable car form Poma to become Island´s central mode of Transport
Urban cable cars are considered to be an addition to the mass transport of a city. On the French island of Réunion, however, the cable car itself is becoming the central mobility hub. The work by manufacturer POMA is in full swing.
Mobility as a part of the Network
From necessity to matter of yourse. This is an exciting time for the mobility sector, as the industry right now is moving more quickly and significantly than it has for a long time. One reason for the metamorphosis in transportation is the progress of artificial intelligence (AI).
Sylt: This is how the journey could look in the future
A german company group wants to simplify the journey to the North Sea island of Sylt. For this purpose, a cable car is to be built from Niebüll or Klanxbüll to the German island of Sylt.
Mexiko-Stadt- Leitner ropeway retains world record
At a length of 10.55 kilometres, Cablebús 2 in Mexico City is the longest ropeway line in the world. The installation was opened by LEITNER in August 2021 – and has since been contributing to improved quality of life.
Pereira – Poma eröffnet ,,Megacable”
In Colombia, cable transport is no longer just the latest trend; it is also a sustainable solution that has enjoyed widespread popularity for many years. The latest cable car from manufacturer POMA has opened in the city of Pereira.
Interview: Construction in urban areas
Every construction project has specific features that must be taken into account. With years of experience of implementation in the most challenging locations and under the most difficult conditions, the experts from PICHLER PROJECTS also know what to look out for in particular when it comes to implementation and execution in urban areas. In an interview with SI Urban, Tanja Pichler explains exactly where things can get difficult and which materials are especially suitable for use in city projects.
Cable Car & Software – Digital System maintenance
Since its inception, the funicular in Luxembourg has used digital maintenance software SAMBESI. Thanks to the maintenance programme from Swiss company REMEC, the funicular service runs smoothly – even though the operators are new to the industry.