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Doppelmayr USA announces leadership transition
Doppelmayr USA, a leader in ropeway engineering and manufacturing, announces an upcoming leadership change as CEO Katharina Schmitz prepares to leave the role on March 31, 2025, to pursue personal goals. This transition marks a new chapter for the company as it continues its commitment to innovation and excellence.
New Design for the Cable Car to Ještěd in Liberec
The city of Liberec (Czech Republic) plans to construct a new cable car to Ještěd, which will feature an innovative, UFO-inspired cabin to transport visitors to the top. The winning design by Czech designer Anna Marešová focuses on a modern aesthetic that perfectly complements the iconic Ještěd Tower.
PistenBully: Park Fleet is complete
With the launch of the PistenBully 100 ParkPro at the LAAX Open 2025, KÄSSBOHRER‘s park portfolio is now complete: The models PistenBully 100, 400, and 600 Polar are now all suitable for building jumps, halfpipes, and more. An overview of the vehicles.
Cable Car Extension in Bonn: A Vision for the Future
The planned cable car in Bonn (Germany) aims to revolutionize public transportation while crossing the Rhine. However, the extension to Ramersdorf and „Om Berg“ faces obstacles, according to a recent feasibility study.
Delhi: Cable car over the Yamuna River
Delhi, the national capital territory of India, will soon implement an urban cable car system. Lieutenant-Governor VK Saxena has announced a cable car route over the Yamuna River. The details.
From open-pit mine to a large lake and three cable cars?
An ambitious project: The Hambach open-pit mine in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) is set to be transformed into a vibrant landscape. Visualizations show what the new recreational areas could look like. Up to three cable cars are being discussed.
Morelia plans urban cable car
Morelia, the capital of the Mexican state of Michoacán, is planning an urban cable car that will transport 22,000 people daily. The concept also takes into account the historical monuments, as the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
World’s longest 8-place chairlift
With a length of 2,619 meters, Big Sky Resort in North America recently opened the world's longest 8-place chairlift. The DOPPELMAYR system impresses with several innovative features.
Mexico: Cable car plans for the coming years
Sergio Astorga, a researcher at the University of Mexico City, forecasts the cable car plans for Mexico over the next six years in this guest contribution. The Central American country could soon surpass Bolivia, the current record holder for urban cable cars.
48.7 Million Euros for Trieste’s Cable Car Project
With financial support of 48.7 million euros from the National Recovery Plan, Trieste will receive a new cable car that aims to revolutionize urban mobility and boost tourism.
Copper Thieves Hit Manza Onsen Ski Resort
The popular Manza Onsen ski resort in Japan is struggling with the consequences of copper thefts. Other mountain ski resorts are also affected, due to the global rise in copper prices.
Cable Car as an Alternative to the Regional Tangent East?
The planned Regional Tangent East faces opposition in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). The SPD party suggests a cable car as a solution—an idea with potential, but also one that raises questions.