Poland: Urban compact cable car gets a makeover
With more than 500,000 rides over twelve years – roughly 114 trips per day – the system in Wrocław, Poland, is the busiest compact cable car operated by INAUEN-SCHÄTTI. The manufacturer was recently allowed to carry out the six- and twelve-year revisions. One fact in particular is surprising.
Cable car in Madrid: Major upgrade kicks off
In Spain's capital, work has begun to modernize the cable car — the entire technical system will be overhauled, the cabins replaced, and the stations rebuilt. Here are the details of the project.
Ropeway network for Puebla
The government of the state of Puebla, Mexico, has awarded DOPPELMAYR the contract to develop a new cable car network. Spanning four lines and 13.61 kilometers, the project is set to significantly improve urban mobility across the city.
Renewable energy for cable cars: Bolivia focuses on self-generation
In the Bolivian capital, La Paz, the cabins of Mi Teleférico are already equipped with solar panels. The management is now developing a model for self-generation of renewable energy to reduce dependence on the power grid.
Vietnam: Cable car for the island airport
A cable car could be built on the Vietnamese island of Con Son, connecting the airport with the town center of Con Dao. The island is expecting a significant increase in tourism – authorities fear that the existing road will not be able to handle the traffic and are considering a cable car. Here are the details of the project.
Paris considers second cable car – where exactly?
French media report that studies for a possible second cable car project in Paris could begin. What do supporters and opponents of the project say?