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Silvrettabahn A1

Getting safely up the mountains
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Cutting-edge cable car in Ischgl/Samnaun

Upwards with a whopping 4,350 HP

Ischgl‘s wind-resistant cable car: Alongside Fimbabahn and 3-S-Pardatschgratbahn cable cars, Silvrettabahn cable car is one of Ischgl’s three entry points to the ski resort. In only 15 minutes, the cable car takes you up to 2,320 metres above sea level.

Silvrettabahn A1 cable car offers space for up to 18 passengers per cabin. With eight engines with a total of 4,350 HP, countless wheels, rolls and several kilometres of cables, it is a true powerhouse, moving at an unbelievable speed of six metres per second. By the way: Silvrettabahn is a funitel cable car, making it particularly safe in strong winds

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Facts and figures about Silvrettabahn

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The cable car was built by Austrian cable car manufacturer Doppelmayr. It is famous for its powerful performance, quickly and safely taking you up the mountain. Here are some technical specifications:

  • powered by 8 engines with a total power of 3,200 kW or 4,350 HP
  • 1,200 wheels and rolls
  • 50 frequency converters and a whopping 60 kilometres of cables
  • 200 engines and 56 control cabinets for the entire cable car
  • funitel technology for improved wind resistance

Funitel technology for Silvrettabahn A1

For maximum stability in high winds

Silvrettabahn A1 is a powerful funitel cable car. What does it mean? A funitel gondola lift runs on two parallel overhead cables from which the individual cabins are suspended. Thanks to its excellent suspension, a large number of passengers can be transported comfortably and safely. What’s more, funitel cable cars are particularly wind-resistant.

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details about the powerful gondola lift

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When the mountains are calling, Silvrettabahn cable car swiftly takes you up to the Tyrolean summits, both in summer and winter. Here are some more facts:

  • The valley station of Silvrettabahn cable car is located in the village of Ischgl at 1,360 metres above sea level.
  • The mountain station is located at 2,321 metres above sea level.
  • The cable car covers a total distance of 3,938 metres and an altitude difference of 961 metres.
  • The powerful funitel cable car transports up to 3,440 people per hour.
     

1963–1883

The first Silvretta-Pendelbahn aerial tramway

How it all began

The history of Silvrettabahn cable car goes back as far as 1963. The initial aerial tramway, which was put into operation on 15 December 1963, already reached its capacity limits in 1967. Boasting two cabins with space for 50 people each, the aerial tramway was only able to transport 312 people per hour, causing long waiting times.

1983–1998

Higher transportation capacity: Silvrettabahn monocable gondola lift

A new solution

In 1983, the aerial tramway was replaced by a 6-person monocable gondola lift. The new cable car had 180 cabins with space for 6 people each, making it possible to transport up to 2,400 passengers per hour. In 1998, this gondola lift was replaced by a new funitel cable car.

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