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In 1882, Portugal built a water-powered lift up the Bom Jesus hillside; the unusual system still climbs the slope using gravity instead of motors- In 1900, Paris built a railway up Montmartre Hill so visitors could avoid the climb; the tiny funicular carried 3.6 million passengers in 2025
- 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 passengers
- 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
- 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.04 Sep, 2025, 02.10 AM IST
- Nitin Gadkari unveils vision for green mobility, including 135-seater electric buses, hyperloop, ropeways and moreNitin Gadkari has revealed an ambitious plan to transform India's transport infrastructure, emphasizing sustainability and high-tech mobili...06 Jul, 2025, 12.10 PM IST
- 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 ...06 Jul, 2025, 10.16 AM IST
- Hong Kong Weekender: Neha Dhupia And Angad Bedi’s Ultimate Family-friendly Itinerary02 Apr, 2025, 02.39 PM IST
- My first trip to Norway, with AI as a guideThe biggest drawback was the absence of phone apps for Mindtrip and Vacay, which led the author to rely on ChatGPT's basic AI assistant whe...04 Jul, 2024, 12.44 PM IST
- Your complete itinerary: 36 hours in Santiago, ChileSantiago, Chile's capital, offers a vibrant city experience with music, art, and nightlife against the backdrop of the Andes. Visitors can ...30 Sep, 2023, 12.18 PM IST
- Govt working to reduce logistics cost to 9 pc of GDP: Nitin GadkariThe government is working to bring down logistics cost to 9 per cent of GDP in the next three years from the current 14-16 per cent, Union ...24 May, 2023, 06.55 PM IST
- NHAI can never fall into a debt trap, none of its projects are loss-making: Nitin GadkariThe biggest initiative is to increase life of roads and cut cost of construction with technological interventions, says Gadkari.15 Nov, 2022, 11.44 PM IST
- 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 ...08 Nov, 2022, 05.47 PM IST
- 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...14 Sep, 2022, 08.57 PM IST
- Keeping it green! Meet Sam, the superdog who is fighting garbage menace in Chile's capitalIt all started when Sam and Gonzalo Chiang had to stop again and again in the city's largest green area to pick up plastic bottles, masks, ...03 Jun, 2022, 08.31 PM IST
- 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...04 Feb, 2021, 01.57 PM IST
- Ropeways and cable cars are future of public transport: Nitin GadkariHe stressed upon the need to cut down congestion and resultant pollution in cities.05 Nov, 2018, 07.15 PM IST
- 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.02 May, 2016, 02.05 PM IST
- Croatia's capital Zagreb: The city with a million heartsTraditional licitar hearts, Baroque buildings, spectacular museums and ancient churches — Croatia’s capital Zagreb throbs to different beat...26 Oct, 2014, 04.51 AM IST
- Unfolding the beauty of SwitzerlandSwitzerland lives up to its reputation - to the minute!21 Aug, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
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