URBAN CABLEWAYS
Cableways and mountain railways are not only used in the winter sports industry. They’ve also become a practical means of transportation in cities, which is why we decided to launch SI Urban Magazine. Here we focus on the various topics that are relevant to the urban sector, which are sorted into the categories city, tourism and airport. Each of them will provide you with exciting news about technology, maintenance & service, security, surveillance, city and landscape planning and much more. Innovations, new types of projects and optimal solutions from all over the world should encourage reflection, help in finding ideas and reveal new opportunities.
Success factors on the rope: Why some cable car projects fail
What are the reasons that an urban cable car in Bogotá, Colombia, is a feasible solution, but not in Gothenburg, Sweden? This question was explored by the Vienna University of Technology (TU).
Montenegro: From the costal city to the mountains
In summer 2023, the UNESCO world heritage city of Kotor opened one of Europe’s most spectacular ropeways, linking the coastal city with the Lovćen Natural Park to provide sustainable mobility in the heart of this striking natural panorama. The project’s construction posed a major challenge, overcome thanks to LEITNER’s sustainable technologies.
VARANASI: URBAN TRANSPORT REDEFINED – WITH COMFORT ABOVE STREETS OF INDIA
India‘s rise to become one of the largest economic powers is linked to rapid urbanisation. Over one-third of India‘s 1.4 billion people already live in cities, and this trend keeps growing. This swift urbanization is leading to a dramatic surge in traffic, resulting in congestion, gridlock, and environmental challenges. The solution? An urban cable car system.
Shimla: Cable car network for the capital of Himachal Pradesh
In collaboration with Bernard Consult, the Bregenz-based company SALZMANN INGENIEURE was commissioned through a joint venture to plan a cable car network for the Indian city of Shimla.
TRUscan in Funchal: Years of collaboration for a matured product
For seven years, FATZER has been actively using the TRUscan cable testing system in Funchal on the island of Madeira. The Swiss cable manufacturer collaborates closely with cable car expert Pedro Galvão to develop the software. This has resulted in a tool tailored to the daily needs of cable car operators.
Paris: The longest urban cable car in France
In the French capital, the first urban cable car will be constructed by 2025. The 4.5- kilometer-long cable car named “Câble C1“ will be implemented by the Austrian cable car manufacturer DOPPELMAYR.
Rheinpendel: Is a cable car feasible in Cologne?
The River Rhine continues to be both a lifeline and an urban barrier for the German metropolis. To connect the two halves of the city on the respective riverbanks, it requires efficient connections - perhaps a cable car?
Algeria: second cable car line in Tizi Ouzou
After the first line got installed in 2019 POMA works now on the construction of the second section for the city Tizi Ouzou.
38 (!) new cable car plans in india
As reported by the Times of India, the state government of the Indian state of Maharashta proposed numerous ropeway projects. What is already known about the plans?
A cable car across the Trave
The FDP Lübeck (Germany) proposes an interesting public transport addition: A cable car could connect Travemünde and the Priwall peninsula. What is behind the idea?
Baghdad plans an urban cable car
In Baghdad, an urban cable car is to promote tourism and urban development. In addition to a cable car, investments are also being made in hotels and restaurants for the city.
Acceptance through Design: Successful design of cable cars in urban spaces
How can we make public mobility more pleasant? How can we respond to the growing population in cities? How can we make urban landscapes more livable for everyone? Christiane Bausback delves into these questions. The design expert is currently working on making urban cable cars appealing and meaningful.