cable car
A leader in the operation of urban cables, a system that is an effective means of overcoming topographical obstacles such as inclined slopes. Transdev has experience in Colombia and France.
We are committed to operating the best combination of public transportation modes, adapted to the territories. Cable cars systems are an efficient way to over pass topographical obstacles as angled slopes. We believe that this kind of zero-emission solution can reduce the use of private cars and optimize the journey of the passengers.
To achieve this goal, we are entirely focused on meeting our passengers’ requirements, accompanying them in their commuting using the cable as a first mile / last mile solution. Because it is only by understanding their expectations that we can offer innovative services, tailored to their needs guaranteeing their comfort and safety.
- France: Cable C1, start of operations: end 2025, first in the Greater Paris region, the second densest and busiest public transport network in the world.
- Colombia: experience of operating the TransMiCable urban cable car in Bogota for 5 years (2019-2023), carrying 25,000 passengers a day.
France – Câble C1, Île-de-France (en construction)
The C1 Cable Car, under the project management of Île-de-France Mobilités, will be operated by Transdev Coteaux de la Marne in the Marne and Seine region from the end of 2025. It will directly connect the towns of Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, Limeil-Brévannes, and Valenton to Metro Line 8 Créteil – Pointe du Lac in Val de Marne.
Cable C1 is the very first urban cable car in Île-de-France. With a length of 4.5 km, the line will have five stations and carry around 11,000 passengers per day.
Transdev will operate the line on behalf of Île-de-France Mobilités, the regional transport authority. The Île-de-France transport network, which it is responsible for, is the second densest and busiest in the world. This project addresses the major challenge of opening up dense, hilly neighborhoods where road infrastructure does not allow for traditional heavy rail lines.
The C1 Cable will offer:
- A frequency of 22 seconds during peak hours
- A total journey time of 18 minutes
- Universal accessibility (people with reduced mobility, bicycles).
Fare integration with the Île-de-France network is guaranteed, making it easy for everyday users. This project is also exemplary in terms of public consultation, local acceptance, and urban planning innovation.
The design, construction, and maintenance of the C1 Cable Car are being carried out by the Doppelmayr France / Spie Batignolles / France Travaux / Egis Rail / Atelier Schall consortium under the project management of Ile-De-France Mobilités. The infrastructure is 49% financed by the Ile-de-France Region, 30% by the Val de Marne department and 21% by the French government. It will be operated by Transdev.
Colombia – TransMiCable in Bogotá (2019-2023)
For 5 years (2019-2023), Transdev has operated the TransMiCable, the first urban cable car in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. This cable transport system linked the working-class Ciudad Bolívar districts, located in the hills, to the TransMilenio rapid bus network.
With 3.4 km of line, 4 stations, 163 cabins and a capacity of 7,200 passengers per hour per direction, TransMiCable carries over 25,000 passengers daily.
The cable car was an integral part of an urban regeneration program. Transdev implemented high standards in terms of safety, operator training, user relations and maintenance. This feedback strengthens the Group’s expertise in cable systems, and serves as a reference for future European projects such as Cable C1.