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Cover Illustration to Alex Jablokov's The Day The Wires Came Down

A few highlights from around the world of Urban Gondola Transit and Cable Propelled Transit:

• Inspired by the new London Thames Cable Car, Whales Online argues that such technologies could be an attractive option in various cities around the Welsh countryside.

• The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture plans to build 54 ropeway systems throughout the country as a means to help farmers bring their goods to market. This is a rather nascent sector of the cable transit industry and one that is currently poorly understood.

• The Times of India reports that Hyaderbad has issued tenders for a very basic ropeway system.

• Staying in India, the State Cable Car Corporation (such a thing exists!?) has announced new cable car projects for the cities of Srinagar and Jammu.

• Writer Alex Jablokov has written a steampunk-esque short story for Asimov’s Science Fiction whose central plot revolves around a futuristic cable-propelled transit system. Alex contacted us and informed us that this site was a key resource for him. Glad to be of help, Alex! Read The Day The Wires Came Down here.