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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 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.
Vietnam: Cable car will boost historical tourism
In northwestern Vietnam, a modern tourism complex is taking shape – including the construction of a new cable car system. What makes the location special, and what exactly is being planned?
Stuttgart drops one cable car route but searches for alternatives
The cable car project between Vaihingen station and the Eiermann site in the German city of Stuttgart has been shelved after a feasibility study found the route to be economically unviable. However, the city has not abandoned the idea altogether.
Dominican Republic: Cable Car Renovation for 20 Million US Dollars
A popular tourist destination in Puerto Plata is set to receive a modernized facility. Extensive infrastructure improvements are planned, including technical upgrades and barrier-free access. How is the project being financed?
Urban ropeway opened in Uruapan
Ropeway manufacturer Doppelmayr has successfully launched the Uruapan ropeway, a milestone in public infrastructure developed in close collaboration with the Government of the State of Michoacán. The project improves access, connectivity and quality of life for thousands of residents across Uruapan.
Turkey: cable car as an alternative connection to the fortress
In the Turkish city of Konya, restoration work on the historic Gevale Castle (Gevale Kalesi) is nearing completion. Local authorities aim to develop the site into an attractive destination for both domestic and international visitors – including a cable car. Here are the details of the project.
Netherlands: cable car to the outlet center?
The city of Roermond is facing problems with traffic congestion: due to its location directly on the border with Germany, it attracts many visitors, especially because of the outlet center, where designer goods can be bought at low prices. A politician has suggested building a cable car as a possible solution.
Industry Trade Fair Highlights Urban Cable Cars
As part of Mountain Planet - the international trade fair for mountain tourism held in Grenoble, France - urban cable cars were also a key topic on the agenda. The "City Cable Car Solutions 3CS" conference brought together five compelling speakers and around 70 participants. Here is a first look at the event.
Bus, Train, Ropeway: Comparison of Accident Numbers and Injuries
A new study by the Technical University of Munich compares the safety of urban means of transport and provides concrete figures. An overview of the results.
Peru: New cable car set to open soon
In Lima, a new alternative means of transport is currently under construction, which is also intended to serve as a new tourist attraction. What is known about the project?
Cable Car as a Booster
How do urban cable cars empower economies and communities? Urban cable cars are more than just a means of transport; they trigger positive social and economic effects. Clemens Schneider has researched exactly which effects these are for the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen–Nürnberg (Germany).
RhyLift: Software engineer’s cable car project for Schaffhausen
In Schaffhausen, Switzerland, a local resident has independently developed a cable car project running from the train station up to the Breite district. In his view, this could significantly ease daily commuting. How might the route look?
Bonn cable car project: Updated budget and timeline
The cable car in Bonn is planned to become part of the public transport network starting in 2032. Recent months have brought significant developments to the project: the route has been optimized, and the cost-benefit index has been recalculated. So, what exactly has changed?