Emergency App for Titlis
Since the start of the current winter season, the piste rescue team at TITLIS mountain railways has been contactable on the free emergency app, EchoSOS.
Pandemic risk in ski resorts
Where do the greatest risks of infection lurk? How can you protect yourself and others even better? Scientists all over the world are working to expand knowledge about Covid-19 – including at Empa.
“AURO ropeway”
Since December, the Kumme gondola lift has been the new highlight in Zermatt. It’s the first AURO ropeway from Doppelmayr/Garaventa.
Partition element devised
New development provides greater protection from infection and higher transport capacity in cable cars.
2021 Anniversary
In 2021, Europe’s first mountain railway will be 150 years old. This historic moment in the story of Swiss railways and tourism will be celebrated with a fitting programme for the anniversary year.
Inauen-Schätti: Renovation for the future
The renovation of the defective Schindellegi inclined elevator into a system fit for the future is a good example of how Swiss company INAUEN-SCHÄTTI is using status analysis, planning and installation to turn difficult stock into reliable means of transport.