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Pittsburgh’s Monongahela Incline has carried riders up Mount Washington since 1870 and still operates as part of the city’s regular transit network- In 1989, Jacksonville opened an automated train above downtown; in 2026, its free 2.5-mile Skyway with 8 stations is set to stop running
- Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry for free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.57 million vehicles a year
- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 77: This auto ancillary wants to double revenue by FY30. Execution to decideA business can diversify in two ways: Slowly, by building new capabilities internally; or quickly, by acquisitions. This supplier has chose...23 Sep, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- In 1885, Folkestone built a cliff railway powered by water and gravity; it carried 36.4 million passengers before closing after 132 yearsDiscover the remarkable Leas Lift in Folkestone, Kent, a historic water-powered funicular railway built in 1885. Using gravity and water in...23 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In 1975, West Virginia University opened a driverless transit system built as an experiment; 50 years later, its 67 cars have carried over 100 million tripsIn 1975, West Virginia University opened America's first large-scale driverless transit system, built as a federal experiment to fix a hill...23 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 1996, a Colorado ski town opened a free gondola as public transit; nearly 30 years later, it still carries about 3 million riders a year between two townsIn Colorado, a unique gondola system has been enhancing connectivity between two towns since 1996, allowing passengers to traverse effortle...23 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- TV distributors switch to apps to keep the show goingIndia's television distribution industry is moving towards app-based delivery amid changing consumer preferences and connected TV growth. S...23 Sep, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- In 1885, Lisbon built a cable railway up one of its steepest streets; the Glória line later became a national monument and carried about 3 million passengers annuallyIn a tragic incident, a cable car crash in Lisbon claimed the lives of sixteen individuals due to a failure in a newly installed cable. Inv...22 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In 1873, San Francisco tested underground cable cars for hills too steep for horse-drawn streetcars; the city’s cable cars still climb those streets todaySan Francisco's cable cars represent a rich part of the city's heritage, facing elimination on two notable occasions. Inventor Andrew Smith...22 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- In 1890, engineers connected two English towns separated by a cliff; the water-powered railway still carries passengers more than 135 years laterThe Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a marvel of engineering since 1890, ingeniously employs gravity and river water to transport two car...22 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...22 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Tiger Global-backed used-car sales platform Spinny files confidentially for Rs 3,000-crore IPOThe company, which competes with the likes of SoftBank-backed Cars24, is in expansion mode and may utilise the fresh capital from its publi...22 Sep, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
- Polycab shares slide 17% in 3 months amid Ultravolt shock, but Jefferies sees 33% upside. What’s behind the bullish view?Polycab shares have fallen 17% from their June peak after UltraTech entered the wires and cables segment. Jefferies retained its Buy rating...22 Sep, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
- The muddled class: The middle class is becoming too large and too diverse to offer a clear view of the consumerIndia's middle class now forms a majority, making income categories less informative. Household consumption patterns shift significantly af...22 Sep, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
- In 1882, Portugal built a water-powered lift up the Bom Jesus hillside; the unusual system still climbs the slope using gravity instead of motorsThe Elevador do Bom Jesus in Portugal showcases enduring ingenuity, operating on the remarkable principle of water power since its inceptio...21 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- In 1901, Los Angeles opened Angels Flight up a 33% Bunker Hill slope; by 1952, the short railway was credited with more than 100 million passengersFor over 120 years, Angels Flight has delighted visitors as a historic funicular railway in Los Angeles. Constructed by Colonel J.W. Eddy, ...21 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- In 1888, Hong Kong opened a cable railway up Victoria Peak after sedan chairs made the steep climb slow and difficult; the Peak Tram still carries visitors up the mountainThe iconic Peak Tram of Hong Kong, which began operations in 1888, creates a mesmerizing optical illusion as it climbs the steep mountain s...21 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Electric mobility a strategic imperative for Viksit Bharat 2047: NITI AayogElectric mobility is a strategic imperative for India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Global shifts and geopolitical friction accelerate the t...16 Sep, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- Diamond Power Infrastructure secures Rs 179.43 crore order from Adani Electricity Mumbai for underground power cablesDiamond Power Infrastructure announced securing a significant order valued at Rs 179.43 crore. This substantial purchase from Adani Electri...15 Sep, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
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