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Ropeway Planning
How Many People Can a Gondola Line Actually Move? Understanding Ropeway Throughput
Riders per hour isn't just about how big the cabins are — it's a function of spacing, speed, and load factor working together. This article breaks down the arithmetic planners actually use.
Grade, Angle, and the World's Steepest Funiculars
A 50% grade and a 45-degree angle sound similar but aren't. This article explains how funicular grades are measured and quoted, and what makes some of the world's steepest lines such remarkable engineering.