- A 2022 exploratory study for a cable car in the city of Vauhan was recently released to the public. It details plans for a possible link between the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, Canada’s Wonderland and Vaughan Mills. The tricable detachable gondola (TDG) would connect to the already existing bus system, would run along the center of Jane street, and would be capable of carrying 5500 passengers per hour per direction (pphpd). An alternative route was also proposed along the centerline of Highway 400 in case the primary route was unworkable, however this would have required additional stations to handle the bends in the alternate route. SCJ Alliance was part of this project.
- In Bhairahawa, Nepal, a new cable car has entered operation. The 24 cabin, 2 kilometer system connects the city of Butwal to the Basantapur hilltop with a capacity of 6000 passengers a day. The cable car is expected to help promote religious and historical places in the region, as it will connect to the recently rededicated temple of Kamakhya Devi. In addition to the temple, the top of the mountain is expected to include a five-star hotel, a children’s park, Buddhist Monastery and viewing tower. It is only 18 to 20 degrees Celsius (about 68 degrees Fahrenheit) at the top of the hill, but can get up to 40 degrees (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in the valley at the hottest part of the day.
- The trams on Snowbird Mt, Utah are getting a brand-new makeover this summer. The trams are being fitted with new glass flooring, allowing passengers to see the ground far beneath their feet. However, that’s not all, as the trams are also being outfitted with balconies, allowing passengers to view the surrounding beauty without any glass obstructions.
- The owners of Stowe Mt, Vail Resorts, and Smuggs’ owner Bill Stritlzer recently went public with joint plans for a gondola between the two resorts. This previously confidential project has reportedly been in the works for 6 years now. It calls for a 9 tower, half-mile long gondola transporting 1200 pphpd, allowing for easy travel between the resorts. To assuage the concerns of environmentalists, a total of 164 acres of woodland has been offered up for conservation.
- Peak to Peak still to open despite hard winter damage. The Peak to Peak Gondola connecting Whistler to Blackcomb suffered ice damage over winter. However, last Wednesday it was announced that the gondola would open as expected, but with a slight delay. The mountain made sure to thank its maintenance team, crediting their incredible work to meet the safety requirements.
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