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Oct 24, 2016
LEITNER

New 3S Eisgratbahn on the Stubaier Glacier Now in Operation

LEITNER Builds Longest 3S Gondola Lift in Alps The new 4.6km Eisgratbahn is a true marvel of engineering and performance. Built by LEITNER Ropeways, this system marks the first 3S gondola lift designed with the company’s groundbreaking DirectDrive technology. With the new cable car, wait times for skiers are reduced as the system has a capacity...

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Oct 24, 2016
Installations, Teleférico de Santo Domingo

First Cabin Mounted on Santo Domingo Cable Car

A sneak peek at the first urban cable car in the Dominican Republic! — — Notable stats and information (translated from Spanish): Connects more than 30 districts and residential areas of three municipalities in the Greater Santo Domingo. Capacity of 3,000 pphpd Natural ventilation system to ensure greater airflow. Double roof for better heat insulation...

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Oct 20, 2016
LEITNER

LEITNER Ropeways: Why Choose Urban Gondolas?

— LEITNER Ropeways gives us 11 great reasons for choosing Cable Propelled Transit in an urban environment. Click on the video above to learn more. We can think of lots more. What do you think?

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Oct 19, 2016
Mi Teleférico, System Dossier

System Dossier: Mi Teleferico (La Paz-El Alto Cable Car)

The Bolivian city of La Paz provides a model as to how cable propelled transit can be incorporated successfully into an urban environment. The sprawling metro was subject to a highly inefficient transit system unable to handle growing user demand. Additionally, the chaotic traffic on the roads produced harmful noise and air pollution. Working together,...

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Oct 14, 2016
Installations, Maokong Taipei, Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: Maokong Gondola

A 4.0km urban cable car located in the Taiwanese capital which transports riders throughout the mountainous recreation area of Maokong. Learn more here. Lush green mountain sides above Taipei as seen from the Maokong Gondola #taipei #maokonggondola #maokong #taipeicity #cablecar #taiwan #taiwanese #iseetaiwan #forest #trees #picoftheday #instadaily #instatravel #instagood #instalike #travel #travelgram #travelphotography #traveler #traveling...

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Oct 12, 2016
System Dossier, Telecabine Lisboa

System Dossier: Telecabine Lisboa (Lisbon Cable Car)

The World Fair or Expo’ presents the opportunity for cities to develop and improve their national brand through their exhibitions. Cities see a large influx of tourists eager to see and learn about the country and what it has to offer. In 1992, the maritime city of Lisbon, Portugal was awarded to host the 1998...

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Oct 06, 2016
Banff Aerial Transit, Proposals & Concepts

Urban Gondolas May Soon Be A Reality in Banff

Explore how Banff, Canada, a resort town in the Canadian Rockies, is planning to use Cable Propelled Transit to solve its urban transport challenges. Read more here.

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Oct 06, 2016
Ecatepec - Mexicables, Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: Mexicable

#teleférico #mexicable A photo posted by Ra Hernandez (@ovatsugluar) on Oct 2, 2016 at 11:49am PDT #Inicio de #operaciones del #Mexicable #Ecatepec #Edoméx A photo posted by Eruviel Ávila Villegas (@eruviel_avila) on Oct 5, 2016 at 6:11pm PDT Próximo destino, Planeta Ecatepec. #instavideo #theta360 #ricoh #trabajabonito #hacemosloquenosgusta #everydaymexico #everydaylatinoamerica #ecatepec A video posted by maskbalam...

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Oct 06, 2016
Ecatepec - Mexicables, LEITNER

Mexico’s First Urban Ropeway is Now a Reality

— Commuting in Ecatepec de Morelos, a district of 1.7 million residents located 25km northeast of Mexico City, will never be the same again. On October 4, 2016, the Mexican President along with LEITNER Ropeways celebrated the opening of a new 5km, 7 station urban cable car. In the past, commuters in Ecatepec de Morelos spent up...

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Oct 04, 2016
System Dossier

System Dossier: Emirates Air Line

London, England is home to a wide variety of world famous landmarks. Many destinations such as Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben clock tower are steeped with incredible historical significance. Other attractions, however, add their own modern flair and character to the city. This includes the popular Emirates Air Line cable car. In 2012, the Big Smoke was...

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