SI-Urban
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.
New Ropes Monitored by AI: Visual defect detection
The Alliance for Intelligent Rope Monitoring (AIM) enables real-time supervision of cable car ropes. Johannes Smetana, Head of Business Unit Cableways at TEUFELBERGER-REDAELLI, explains the benefits for operators, the role of the new Solitec XD rope, and the company’s “Fit for Future – Innovation happens now” strategy, including expanded rope production.
Chile: Tender launched for new cable car
The cable car in Valparaíso (Chile) is planned to be 9.8 kilometers long and include seven stations. The deadlines and conditions for companies wishing to participate in the tender have been set.
Bonn: Criticism of planned cable car towers
The сity administration of Bonn (Germany) has been in discussions with property owners affected by the cable car project. One of the big companies has raised concerns regarding two towers planned on its land. Details.
Zurich’s Rigiblick funicular: A major upgrade
The Rigiblick Funicular in Zurich (Switzerland) is undergoing a comprehensive renovation. It will receive new cabins, and the associated stations will also be modernized. According to the plan, the new railway will begin operation at the end of September 2025.
Cable car in Salzburg: New round of discussions
The idea of an urban cable car in Salzburg (Austria) is gaining momentum again. The focus is on reducing traffic on the Gaisberg. The state of Salzburg has explored which restrictions on the mountain road would be feasible. Some politicians are opposed to closures and tolls but support a cable car.
Between Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil: A Trinational Cable Car?
Two international companies expressed interest in developing this project and offered their services for the construction of the 25-kilometer-long cable car.
Mobility 2050: What role will cable cars play?
The megatrends of urbanization, climate change, and individualization are already shaping mobility in cities today. What will urban transportation look like in 2050, and what role will cable cars play? Traffic expert Claudio Büchel discusses mobility in the past, present, and future.
India: Cable Car Development Program with Four Billion Dollars in Investments
"The market for urban cable cars in India is set to explode," promised Prashant Jain, Vice President of the Cable Car Division at the state-owned National Highway Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), at the leading global trade fair INTERALPIN in Innsbruck, Austria. Together with the overarching Ministry of Transport, NHLML presented India's ambitious development program for urban cable cars.
Cablebús Line 4 in Mexico: the longest urban cable car in the world?
The national and capital city governments have announced plans to build a new line. Details about the project.
Munich: New Opportunity for a Funicular?
The German federal government's €500 billion infrastructure package could give new momentum to a funicular railway in the major city of Munich. Transport planner Thomas Kantke has resumed his work. The political window for continuing the project is opening once again.
First Urban Cable Car in Rwanda?
The African Development Bank has approved a grant of 500,000 USD for a feasibility study of the first phase of a cable car network in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.
The Secretary of Mobility for Bogotá: Seven Cable Cars Would Be Needed
In an interview with SI, Claudia Díaz, Bogotá’s Secretary of Mobility, shared how the city integrated its first cable car into the public transport system, discussed ongoing projects, and reflected on the challenges faced during planning and execution. Bonus: an early look at the design of the new cable car and on-site construction photos.