Cable car

A leader in urban cable operations, Transdev has experience in France and Colombia.

The best combination of public transportation options, tailored to each region

Cable car systems are an effective way to overcome topographical obstacles such as steep slopes. We believe that this type of zero-emission solution can reduce private car use and optimize passenger travel.

To achieve this goal, we place a strong emphasis on passenger satisfaction. We support them in their daily commutes by providing cable cars as a first- and last-mile solution. Only by understanding their expectations can we offer innovative services tailored to their needs and ensuring their comfort and safety.

  • France: The C1 Cable Car began operating on December 13, 2025. It is the longest in Europe and the first cable car in the Greater Paris region, the world’s second-most-dense and busiest public transit network.
  • Colombia: Five-year contract (2019–2023) to operate the TransMiCable urban cable car in Bogotá, extended for an additional 10 years starting July 13, 2026, transporting 25,000 passengers per day.
  • Germany: Transdev has also just been selected by the city of Herne (North Rhine-Westphalia) to design and operate—by 2030—its future urban cable car system, dubbed the “Blumenthal Airline.”

France – Câble C1, Île-de-France

Câble C1 now completes the transport offer of the Greater Paris region. Since December 13, 2025, the Câble C1 directly connects the cities of Villeneuve‑Saint‑Georges, Limeil‑Brévannes and Valenton to Metro Line 8 at Créteil – Pointe du Lac. This attractive and innovative mode of transport provides a concrete solution to the daily mobility challenges faced by residents of these Val‑de‑Marne cities (limited public transport network, urban barriers, etc.). It helps connect the heart of the department to major public facilities (universities, hospitals, etc.) as well as the rest of the Île‑de‑France region, linking densely populated neighborhoods to the Metro Line 8 terminus and to all bus lines connecting with the future stations.

C1 Cable Car

Cable C1 key figures

With a 4.5 km route punctuated by five stations—each accessible to people with reduced mobility—the Câble C1 opens up the cities of Limeil‑Brévannes, Valenton and Villeneuve‑Saint‑Georges, and links the two termini in only about twenty minutes during peak hours. Its 105 cabins can carry up to 11,000 passengers per day, thanks to cabin intervals ranging from 22 to 27 seconds.

4.5 km

route

4

communities served

18

minutes travel time, with one cabin every 22 seconds during peak hours and every 30 seconds during off-peak hours

The design, construction and maintenance of the Câble C1 were carried out by the consortium Doppelmayr France / Spie Batignolles / France Travaux / Egis Rail / Atelier Schall, under the project management of Île‑de‑France Mobilités. The infrastructure is financed 49% by the Île‑de‑France Region, 30% by the Val‑de‑Marne Department and 21% by the French State.

 

Operations are 100% financed by Île‑de‑France Mobilités and is carried out by Transdev.

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stations spaced between 500 and 1,800 meters apart

105

10-seat cabins, fully accessible

11,000 

passengers per day

Colombia – TransMiCable in Bogotá

Starting July 13, 2026, Transdev will once again operate TransMiCable, the first urban cable car in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, a role it previously held for five years (2019–2023). This cable car system connects the working-class neighborhoods of Ciudad Bolívar, located on the hills, to the

TransMilenio BRT network. With its 3.4-kilometer line, 4 stations, 163 cabins, and a capacity of 7,200 passengers per hour in each direction, TransMiCable provides an essential service to residents and transports more than 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.

Discover our other modes of transportation

At Transdev, we have expertise in all modes of public transport, enabling us to devise sustainable, accessible mobility solutions tailored to each region. Thanks to our multimodal expertise, we design reliable, efficient, and innovative networks that are designed to meet the specific needs of users and support local ecological transitions.

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