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In 1875, engineers opened a funicular beneath Istanbul’s steep waterfront slope; the Tünel still operates more than 150 years laterIstanbul's Tünel, which has been in operation since 1875, stands as a testament to enduring urban transit systems. This historic funicular,...- In 1892, Britain built a cliff railway through Bridgnorth’s sandstone escarpment; the short line still moves people between the town’s upper and lower halvesBridgnorth, England, is home to a remarkable historic cliff railway designed to bridge the divide in town access. Established in 1892, this...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- In 1900, Paris built a railway up Montmartre Hill so visitors could avoid the climb; the tiny funicular carried 3.6 million passengers in 2025Since its launch in 1900, Montmartre's funicular railway has offered a quick ascent to one of Paris's most enchanting neighborhoods. Transi...
- 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, ...
- 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...
- Most of those killed in Lisbon streetcar derailment were foreigners, police sayA streetcar derailment in Lisbon, Portugal, resulted in 16 fatalities, including several foreign nationals. Investigations are underway to ...
- What to know about the streetcar derailment in Lisbon, Portugal, that killed 15 peopleThe streetcar service is 140 years old The streetcar, technically called a funicular, is harnessed by steel cables and can carry more than ...
- Lisbon’s Gloria funicular crash: How many people can the famed streetcar carry at once?A tragic accident occurred in Lisbon as a streetcar derailed on Wednesday. The incident resulted in 15 fatalities and 18 injuries. Among th...
- Lisbon Gloria funicular crash reason: What is iconic funicular railway? 15 dead as 'never seen' tragedy strikes Portugal capitalLisbon's yellow Gloria funicular, one of the capital's best-known symbols, overturned near Liberty Avenue.
- Gadkari's mega mobility plan for India: Hyperloop, electric buses, ropeways on fast trackNitin Gadkari has revealed an ambitious plan for India's mass mobility, focusing on electric transport, hyperloop systems, and ropeways in ...
- Himachal Pradesh polls 2022: Nitin Gadkari promises ropeways, cable railway, clean energy projectsUnion Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has promised more ropeways, a cable railway system, and clean energy projects for ...
- Government to develop 3 vehicle scrapping facilities in every district"In every district, we can open 3 registered vehicle scrapping facilities," he said. PM Modi had launched the National Vehicle Scrappage Po...
- Sensex falls! These stocks fell 5% or more in Wednesday's sessionIn the Nifty pack, 17 stocks closed in the green, while 33 stocks ended in the red.
- Sensex rises! But these stocks are down 5% or more on BSEIn the Nifty pack, 18 stocks were trading in the green, while 32 stocks were trading in the red.
- Ropeways, innovative mobility solutions brought under ambit of Highways Ministry: Nitin Gadkari"Ropeway, cable car, funicular railway, public transport on electricity etc have come under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Th...
- Sneak peaks of Switzerland: 5 less crowded but adventurous crests that can be cool summer getawaysInstead of becoming tired old cliches, all the major peaks became incredibly popular & rather crowded.
- Magic mountain: What is mystery behind Fuji-sanSuch is the mystique of this nearly perfectly shaped volcano that it is worshipped as a sacred mountain.
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