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DESCRIPTION
An automated cable system line operated in Laon (France) from 1989 to August 2016 replacing a previous rack (1899-1971). The new system was definitely arrested and abandoned in 2016, due to the elevated maintenance costs.
The track (1,5 km, partly ground level and partly on existing viaducts and tunnels) ran from the historical city centre to the the new agglomeration located at different altitudes (maximum vertical gradient: 13%). The service was operated by 3 vehicles (single capacity: 30 pax), with 2.5' headway peak.
(last modified February 19, 2017 )
HISTORY
datesection nameline
04-02-1989Hotel de Ville-Gare--
08-27-2016system definitely abandoned--
(last modified February 19, 2017 )
TECHNICAL DATA
Single line length (Km)
--
Single line stops
--
Single line avg. distance (km)
--
Total track length (km)
1.5
Total network stops
3
Avg. stop net distance (km)
0.75
Type
rubber tyres (fixed grip cabins)
Current/Voltage
cable moved by an electric winch (MT)
Type of guide/gauge
-- mm gauge rails (Note: single rail track with intermediate by-pass)
Vehicles builder
POMA OTIS
Model
Poma 2000
Operator
LAON MOBILITE'
(last modified February 19, 2017 )
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