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.
Mexico City: the fifth will be the longest ropeway in the world
DOPPELMAYR Mexico has been selected as the company responsible for the design, supply, construction, and commissioning of the new Cablebús Línea 5, one of the most strategic mobility projects in Mexico City. It will be the longest urban ropeway line in the world, with 15.2 kilometers in length and twelve stations.
Ujjain: urban cable car to the temple
Ujjain is one of the seven “holy cities” of India. The large city, with a population of 550,000, attracts a multitude of pilgrims thanks to the Mahakaleshwar Temple. Starting in the summer of 2026, a cable car will transport devotees from the railway station to the temple via an intermediate stop at the Triveni Museum. The engineering firms SALZMANN and BERNARD Group are supervising the project.
Granada: Sulayr-Project – a cable car from the spanish city to the mountains
Around 230,000 people live in the Spanish city of Granada. The Andalusian university city, home to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site “La Alhambra,” is the gateway to the Sierra Nevada – a popular mountain region. However, this also brings traffic problems between Granada and the tourist resort of Pradollano. The mobility project “Sulayr” aims to address this with a cable car as part of the solution.
Urban ropeway near Paris opens.
On 13 December, the urban ropeway Câble C1 welcomed its first passengers. The approximately 4.5-kilometre ropeway line extends Metro Line 8, improving the connection of the southern suburbs of Paris to the Île-de France transport network. The region thus gains a sustainable transport solution that meets all criteria of urban mobility and the requirements of the local transport authority Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM).
Cable car in Cologne: A new attempt – possible routes and costs
The idea of a cable car in Cologne (Germany) remains a focus for mobility experts. This various route options and potential stations were developed collaboratively by the Technical University and the think tank Urban Netways. SI explored the facts and visualizations.
Karlsruhe plans to modernize the Turmberg Funicular
The German state of Baden-Württemberg has announced funding for the barrier-free expansion and extension of the Turmberg Funicular in Karlsruhe. Work is scheduled to begin in 2026. Here are the project details.
San Salvador: Poma builds first of four cable cars
“Mejicanos” – this will be the name of El Salvador’s first cable car. The installation by French manufacturer POMA will be one of four cable cars operating in the capital, San Salvador. Construction has already begun.
Muttrah (Oman): Cable car project in the “Switzerland of the middle east”
In Muttrah, a historic port city near Oman‘s capital Muscat, two new cable car lines by BARTHOLET are currently under construction. The ambitious project aims to boost Oman‘s tourism sector and revitalize the region. For the Swiss manufacturer, this is the first installation carried out in collaboration with the operator Sabeen Investment.
Romania: Upgraded aerial tramway as a new landmark
In the Romanian city of Brașov, a new aerial tramway has been put into operation, significantly improving comfort for both tourists and residents. Details on its technical features and costs.
Lucerne: a mix of tunnel and cable car?
In Lucerne, Switzerland, an initiative is pushing for the construction of an urban cable car. The concept relies on an innovative combination of aboveground and underground sections and is primarily aimed at addressing the city’s tour bus traffic problem.
Leadership change at UITP: New president & vice president
UITP has announced a change in leadership: President Renée Amilcar has stepped down from her position. Who will take over now?
Maninzales: Leitner expands the cable car network in the colombian city
Two existing systems successfully integrated into the transport network – third line put into operation at the end of September 2025: The ropeway network of the Colombian city of Manizales has now grown to almost five kilometers – thanks to the manufacturer LEITNER.