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- The investigation into India’s Deoghar Trikut ropeway accident has concluded. The investigation revealed that the return shaft broke due to high hydrogen content, which led to layers forming in the shaft and creating cracks. In addition, it was found that it had less than a ninth of the required amount of grease that it should have had, which increased the friction on the system. The tension system was also not calibrated correctly, causing the excessive pressure on the shafts. The system had not complied with the Bureau of Indian Standards’ standards for ropeways, as those were established after the construction of Trikut ropeway. In many other parts of the world, including the U.S., standards are long-standing and strictly enforced, and similar failures are unlikely.
- In Montenegro, the inauguration of the Kotor-Lovcen Ropeway has been delayed. The system was intended to open July 13, but due to delays in the construction the official opening date is still unknown. The project cost a total of 20 million euro (18.4 million USD). The system is intended to take passengers from the coastal town of Kotor to the Lovcen national park in 11 minutes. The cable car will have a capacity of 1000 people per hour, with a total of 40 cabins.
- The Table Mountain gondola will be closed for 2 weeks from July 24 to August 7. The closure is to allow for annual maintenance work to be carried out. According to the managing director for the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company, this will allow for important upgrades and make for a more enjoyable experience when it reopens. Last year, the system was closed for six weeks for major maintenance.
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