A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: On November 1, POMA presented aerial cable car and monorail transport (Minimetro) projects to help solve urban development challenges for the upcoming 2018 World Cup in Russia. Penang, one of Malaysia’s...
Last month ropeway manufacturer Poma officially completed an urban gondola lift crossing the Volga river in Russia. We first mentioned the Nizhny Novgorod gondola last year and while the completion was a little bit behind schedule, we’re certainly happy to see it finished and in operation. From the specs available, it’s a curious system. Both impressive...