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.
Urban cable cars: chances and challenges
What is needed for the development of urban cable cars? Heiner Monheim is a city planner and transportation expert as well as an ex-professor of spatial planning at the University of Trier (Germany). In the podcast "Cable Car Radio," the expert discusses the opportunities and challenges of urban cable cars – and how people's attitudes towards them have changed.
Sydney: Zoo plans new cable car
In 2023, the operation of the "Sky Safari" cable car at Taronga Zoo in Sydney (Australia) was suspended, and now plans are in place for the construction of a new urban cable car. Subject to building approval, the upgraded Sky Safari is set to open between 2027 and 2028. Here are the details.
Grenoble cable car postponed again
The "T1" was supposed to be the first cable car in Grenoble's urban network, nearly a hundred years after the iconic gondola lift connecting the city center with Fort de la Bastille. Now, the urban cable car project has been postponed once again.
The guide to urban cable cars
What steps must municipalities take to implement cable cars? The guide from the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) provides the answer. Ingo Strater played a key role in shaping the document. As head of the department for "Sustainable Urban and Rural Mobility, Networks, and Digital Municipal Transport Systems," he offers insights into urban cable car planning - from A to Z.
Urban Cable Car by Request
An urban cable car is not just a means of transportation, but also a landmark of a city. Guido Ammon, Project Manager Sales Cabin Construction at the cabin manufacturer Calag, talks about custom-made cabins and the realization of urban projects.
Cable car replaces destroyed bridge
Since February 17, 2025, a temporary cable car has been connecting the villages of Champsec and Sarreyer (Switzerland). It replaces the road bridge that was washed away in a storm and reduces travel time for locals from 26 minutes to just five. The system demonstrates how quickly cable cars can be implemented.
Mumbai: urban cable cars to ease traffic and cut pollution
Maharashtra Transport Minister, Pratap Sarnaik, has unveiled plans to launch cable car projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (India). This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion while providing tourists with a convenient and scenic way to explore the region.
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.
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.