Funicular Railways
Funicular railways operate on a fixed track and are moved by one or more cables. The track can be at ground level, elevated, or even underground. The vehicles travel in a shuttle operation, stopping at stations for boarding and alighting.
Data & Facts
- Operating speed: up to 12 m/s (42 km/h)
- Independent of wind conditions
- High transport capacity: up to 8000 persons per hour
- Ideal integration with existing tram or bus networks
- Fixed departure times can be scheduled
- Connects urban areas (e.g., city center to shopping center)
Service that goes further
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