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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!
First Ski-Drive-in
Grüsch-Danusa AG mountain railways (CH) is expanding its gastro concept with the first ski drive-in at 1800m above sea level.
Dachstein Streaming
360-degree live expert talk from the Dachstein summit.
Toulouse: 3S-cable car for the city
Like many metropolises in France, Toulouse also suffers from heavy traffic. Despite having a good metro network, connections between the lines need to be increased. With a cable car from manufacturer POMA, three major transport hubs will now be opened up to one another.
Who is using the transport and how?
Urbanisation is in full swing worldwide and will not change over the coming years. According to a forecast by the United Nations, almost 70 percent of the global population will live in an urbanised landscape by 2050. Such a trend towards living in cities demands great planning skill. Particularly in transport management, many countries are going their own way.
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.
Paris: The 15-minute city?
In Paris one wants to shorten long transport routes and thus be able to cover the most important routes in the big city in just 15 minutes.
ZAUGG: The Rolba rolls in summer and winter alike
Whether as a snow blower or as a mower – with its multiple uses, the Rolba 500 multipurpose vehicle offers greater efficiency for local authorities and ski resorts. The best example? The use of two ZAUGG machines by Grisons civil engineering authority in Switzerland.
Travel and digitalisation – now indivisible!
Why digitalisation is no longer an idea but rather an essential.
Immoos: The cable car rescue expert
Safety is a key issue for cable cars. Whether bespoke rescue concepts, system-specific rescue plans or training courses: as a specialist business, Swiss company IMMOOS offers the complete range in rescue services.
Kissling: Feeling motion – even in times of crisis
All over the world, cable car companies are overcoming the crisis of coronavirus. The downtime can be used to overhaul gear units.
NSAA: Digitalisation and organisation
The corona virus pandemic means rethinking and restructuring for many industries. Trade fairs and events in particular have to be rethought and adjusted if necessary. In the SI interview, NSAA spokeswoman Adrienne Saia Isaac recounts how NSAA is tackling the new challenge.
Kässbohrer: Steep upward trajectory – the new training centre
Vocational training has always been a priority at KÄSSBOHRER. For trainees, this effort is now culminating in a new state-of-the-art training centre.