URBAN CABLEWAYS
Cableways and mountain railways are not only used in the winter sports industry. They’ve also become a practical means of transportation in cities, which is why we decided to launch SI Urban Magazine. Here we focus on the various topics that are relevant to the urban sector, which are sorted into the categories city, tourism and airport. Each of them will provide you with exciting news about technology, maintenance & service, security, surveillance, city and landscape planning and much more. Innovations, new types of projects and optimal solutions from all over the world should encourage reflection, help in finding ideas and reveal new opportunities.
TRI-LINE: New Solution for Urban Transport
With the new TRI-Line ropeway system, DOPPELMAYR is launching a true allrounder. The innovative system combines the benefits of the high-performance tricable system with those of the tried and tested components and assemblies of the D-Line single-cable circulating track, which guarantee a high level of availability and operating safety.
Bartholet presents Ropetaxi
True to the motto “Together we shape the mobility of tomorrow”, BARTHOLET Maschinenbau AG from Flums presented the world’s first ROPETAXI at this year’s InnoTrans in the application area of cable cars, offering new possibilities in urban transport development with specific advantages.
Bartholet presents Ropetaxi
True to the motto “Together we shape the mobility of tomorrow”, BARTHOLET Maschinenbau AG from Flums presented the world’s first ROPETAXI at this year’s InnoTrans in the application area of cable cars, offering new possibilities in urban transport development with specific advantages.
The Carbon Footprint on the Cable Car
What does sustainable mobility mean for urban spaces? Dr. Jörg Niemann addressed this question at the Cable Car World conference.
Prague: Design decided for Urban Cable Car
The city of Prague has announced the winner of the architectural competition for the planned cable car: architectural practice William Matthews Associates, which has previous experience of an urban cable car in London, will design the stations and supports.
Mexico City: Third ropeway line for the capital
Two urban ropeways already exist and now another is being added. Ropeway manufacturer DOPPELMAYR is building “Cablebús Línea 3” in Mexico City, which will connect the districts of Los Pinos and Vasco de Quiroga over a distance of 5.42 kilometres.
Protection for the urban cable car cable
“Cable Protect” is the name of the product for urban cable car cables from lubricant manufacturer MOTOREX. Protection of this key component is essential for long service life of the cable and for high availability of the entire system.
The rope as the most important component in urban space
The rope is literally one of the crucial parts of a cable car. As a rope supplier for many urban systems, Swiss manufacturer FATZER has amassed vital experience – and has already developed solutions to common challenges.
Urban Cable Car for Corsica’s Capital
An urban gondola lift called “Angelo” with three sections will enter into service in 2024, to form an intermodal system with the bus networks and shuttle boats. French ropeway manufacturer POMA will be responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of the urban cable car.
New system for aerial tramways – EFFECTIVE CONTROL OF ENERGY FLOWS
Luzern University of Applied Sciences and Arts has developed a new system for aerial tramways, which offers significant savings on energy costs.
Miami: urban mobility in Florida
For the project in Miami, the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organisation has conducted a new cable car feasibility study.
An overview – India’s 13 Cable car plans
The Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is looking for a mobility revolution. The cable car system lies at the heart of this. 13 cable car projects are currently under discussion, with the aim of not only improving the transport system in the mountain state but also boosting tourism.