Funicular Bienne-Evilard in Biel
80-person Funicular Bienne-Evilard
AI Abstract
With a length of 920 meters, the Bienne-Evilard cable car in Biel (Bern) connects stations at elevations of 452 m and 694 m. The cable car was built in 1898 by Von Roll. The maximum capacity is 685 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Biel |
| Name | Bienne-Evilard |
| Type | 80-SPB (FPMF-W80) |
| Operating Time | 1898 - To date |
| Manufacturer |
Von Roll (2009 Garaventa) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Bern
- Location: Biel
- Name: Bienne-Evilard
- Type: 80-SPB
- Operating Time: 1898-To date
- Year of construction: 1898
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 452 m
- Difference in altitude: 242 m
- Length: 920 m
- Capacity: 685 P/h
- Travel time: 4 min
- Speed: 5 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: CWA
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: Frey
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Bienne-Evilard?
The Bienne-Evilard ropeway is a 80-person Funicular in Biel and connects the valley station at 452 m to the mountain station at 694 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Bienne-Evilard ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Bienne-Evilard ropeway is 685 people per hour.
When was the Bienne-Evilard ropeway constructed?
The Bienne-Evilard ropeway was constructed in 1898.
Where is the Bienne-Evilard ropeway located?
The Bienne-Evilard ropeway is operating in Biel (Switzerland).
How long is the Bienne-Evilard ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Bienne-Evilard ropeway is 920 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Bienne-Evilard ropeway?
The Bienne-Evilard ropeway covers an elevation gain of 242 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Bienne-Evilard ropeway?
The Bienne-Evilard ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 452 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 694 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 242 | m |
| Length | 920 | m |
| Capacity | 685 | P/h |
| Travel time | 4 | min |
| Speed | 5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | CWA | |
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Frey | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.14277 N / 7.24536 E, Top station 47.14961 N / 7.23924 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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