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Cable cars and cableways function as an efficient means of transport in an urban setting. Find out more on our blog!
The digital Cable Car
Whether Luxemburg, Lugano or Freiburg, operators of urban cable cars are increasingly relying on the software Sambesi from REMEC. In so doing, they are following the example of many mountain railways, which have long used Sambesi for all tasks that arise in the operation of a system.
What the public transport is missing
Urban funicular railways as an addition to the public transportation network
Hybrid of ropeways & autonomous driverless transport
Ropeways have already developed into a major solution of modern urban transport in the past years. With the ConnX prototype, LEITNER is now taking a significant step forward and creating unprecedented flexibility in the development of public transport with a unique “hybrid solution”.
Cable Car World celebrates successful premiere
Around 500 participants from 14 nations came to Essen for the first edition of Cable Car World. Over two days, exhibitors and experts addressed the possibilities and requirements for the use of urban cable cars.
Crowdfunding saves ski resort
The Hochwang ski resort in the Swiss Alps was on the brink of extinction. Lacking the money for the summer overhaul, the upcoming winter season was in danger of being cancelled. But a joint crowdfunding effort saved the ski resort.
Pro Academy 365 – Around the clock
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IMMOOS CABLE CARRIAGES: FULL STEAM AHEAD
Swiss rescue specialist IMMOOS has expanded its product range once again: the more powerful drives for self-propelled cable carriages will be presented alongside other innovations at MOUNTAIN PLANET in Grenoble.
Ministry guide on urban cableways provides clarity
In order to further promote sustainable mobility in cities, specialists from Drees & Sommer have been working since 2021 on a guide to urban cable cars commissioned by the BMDV. An interim version of the almost completed guide will be presented at Cable Car World in Essen in June 2022. Interested parties can also talk to all those involved about the contents and results to date at the joint stand of the Ministry and Drees & Sommer.
Megatrend Glamping
The local hotel industry is discovering the megatrend of glamping as a new business potential.
Best climate protection in the Alpine region
The Vitalpin association recently awarded prizes to the best climate protection projects in Alpine tourism. Eleven nominees were honoured out of almost 40 applications. But who are the top finishers?
Western Canada to consider urban cable cars
Many cities in western Canada are now considering cable cars as part of their tourism and transportation plans. Will this mean a boost for urban cable cars in the areas?
India’s new cable car vision
India is planning four to six new cable car projects in the next five years. These cable cars are supposed to boost the economy, strengthen tourism and ease traffic and congestion.