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.
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.
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.
Cable car plans in Cebu City
In conversation with mayor of Cebu City, Philippines, Michael Rama: plans for a new cable car that could supplement the city's public bus service as a mass transit system.
The VDV conference of the Cable Car Working Group in Baden-Baden
From July 4th to 6th, 2023, the technical operations managers of cable car installations from Germany and Luxembourg gathered in Baden-Baden for their annual conference. This year, the Baden-Baden Municipal Utilities invited the VDV meeting of the "Standseil-/Bergbahnen" working group. The highlight of the event was the visit to the upgraded Merkur Mountain Railway.
Does the Ijbaan come to Amsterdam now?
The idea of an urban cable car for Amsterdam is not new and has been driven by a private initiative for several years. A feasibility study is still underway, but preliminary results indicate that implementation and operation could be possible by 2027. However, a final decision on the project has yet to be made.
Namur: Téléphérique de la Citadelle
Since opening in May 2021, the Namur citadel cable car immediately won over tourists. Thanks to its privilieged location in the heart of the Walloon capital, this new, orginal mode of transport offers a practical and spectacular route to the top of the citadel. Despite difficulties associated with health restrictions for the pandemic, which reduced the capacity from six passengers to two, the success was immediate.
Experts discuss the future of mobility
"Mobility is in the air!" - How can cities, local communities and districts successfully plan and shape the necessary mobility turnaround in a timely manner, e.g. with ropeways? These and other questions were addressed at the VRN Cable Car Day on the grounds of the Federal Horticultural Show in Mannheim.
Cabins of the first Parisian cable car unveiled
How can we encourage people to use public transportation? It requires a reliable and comfortable offering! The new urban cable car in Paris combines both. Now, the cabins by Île-de-France Mobilités have been unveiled, optimized to meet the needs of public transportation passengers.
Mexico City as a model for the state of Michoacán
Mexico City's Cablebús system has two lines, and a third is currently under construction. Now the Mexican state of Michoacán sees the Cablebús system as a model and is planning a similar ropeway system.
Review of UITP Summit in Barcelona
From 04th to 07th of June 2023, Barcelona was all about public mobility. For the first time since the pandemic, the UITP Global Public Transport Summit brought together all relevant stakeholders in this global marketplace.