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Maya Ropeway
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Rokko-Arima Ropeway
In service
New gondolas make their debut
On the Rokko Arima Ropeway, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in July 2020, new gondolas manufactured by CWA of Switzerland will make their debut on March 20, 2020.
This design is the first ever in Japan with valley-side viewing seats situated at a lower step!
About gondolas
※Images of gondolas
Red: Image inspired by the fall leaves of Arima and Mt. Rokko
Silver: Image inspired by the thrilling height of the mountains
and depth of the valleys
The concept is…
“Feel nature, feel the seasons”
“Feel the height of the mountains and the depth of the valleys”
Features
- Viewing seats
- On the Arima (valley) side only, the viewing seats are situated at a lower step (165 mm) to enhance the thrill of the Yubunetani valley, 140 meters deep
- Glass surface
- Expansive and spacious, with 360° views making nature feel closer and more magnificent
- Wide entrance
- 44 cm wider than the current gondola model, providing ample space for wheelchairs and strollers
※ Interior image
Journey of the newgondolas
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1. In Switzerland -
2. Leaving Switzerland（Dec.20.2019） -
3. Arrival at Kobe（Feb.4.2020） -
4. To the top of Mt.Rokko（Mar.3.2020） -
5. Setting a new gondola（Mar.3.2020） -
6. A trial run（Mar.3.2020）
Specifications
Specifications of new gondolas
- Maximum passenger capacity: 42
- Total length: 5,150 mm
- Total width: 2,450 mm
- Total height: 2,815 mm
- Entrance door height: 2,000 mm
- Entrance door opening width: 1,590 mm
| Ropeway type | Multiple track standard ropeway |
|---|---|
| Cable length | 2764.20m |
| Horizontal length | 2702.22m |
| Vertical interval | 441.30ｍ |
| Maximum grade | 28 degrees 17 minutes |
| Number of support pillars | 7 pillars (15 to 29m) |
| Diameter of support cables | φ52mm |
| Diameter of towing cables | φ24mm |
| Operating speed | 5.0m/s |
| Carriage departure interval | 20 minutes |
| Travel time | 12 minutes |
| Transit services commenced | July 27, 1970 |
| Ropeway manufacturer | Nippon Cable Co., Ltd. |