Ajaccio: Cable car under construction in Corsica
“Angelo“ is the name of the urban cable car with three sections, set to open in Ajaccio, Corsica, in 2025. It will form an intermodal system with the bus network and shuttle boat lines. Construction is progressing, and the POMA cable car blends seamlessly into the landscape.
Millions for cable car in Heilbronn
The vision of an urban cable car in Heilbronn (Germany) is coming within reach: the state of Baden-Württemberg and the city of Heilbronn have signed a joint declaration of intent to implement the project. There is also the prospect of funding in the millions.
Towers – lifeless climbing protection system in Paris
For maintenance purposes, cable car towers are often equipped with ladders. In urban areas, these are vulnerable to vandalism, self-harm, or even sabotage. To address this, operators and manufacturers of the new cable car in Paris are using the HighStep Systems climbing protection system, which includes rails, climbing shoes, and a portable lift.
Know-how for urban cable cars
City and technology in perfect harmony: The Vorarlberg-based (Austria) cable car planning office MELZER & HOPFNER knows what is necessary for the optimal integration of a cable car into the urban environment. With over 35 years of experience, the engineers integrate the cable car conceptually in the best possible way into the cityscape.
Cable Car World: From expo hall to conference center
Cable Car World will take place on June 9-10, 2026, with a revised concept: The focus is stronger than ever on knowledge exchange, discussion, and networking surrounding cable car projects in urban areas.
Santo Domingo: third cable car is on the way
All good things come in threes: After Line 1 in 2018 and Line 2 in 2023, the French cable car manufacturer POMA is now building the third cable car in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. What will the new system offer, and what is the status of the construction work?