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Funicular
One of our multimodal transport options: the funicular. A suburban transport service for our passengers.
Benefits for travelers
The funicular saves a considerable amount of time by avoiding traffic jams. It offers a comfortable, economical, and eco-friendly journey, while providing a unique experience.
- Speed and fluidity
- Economy and comfort
- Ecological and accessible
3 minutes between upper and lower town
- The reference: the Le Havre funicular, opened in 1890, one of the oldest still running in France.
- The journey: three minutes between the upper and lower town, clear of road traffic.
- Its energy: a fully electric mode, contributing to lower CO2 emissions.
- Its cost: far cheaper for passengers than using a private car.
- Its use: an everyday suburban service, open to all, with a panoramic view along the way.
In detail...
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In just a few minutes, the funicular connects the upper town to the lower town, without having to worry about traffic.
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It is very inexpensive compared to using a private car.
- A peaceful journey, free from traffic jams and stress, with panoramic views.
- It is an electric mode of transport, contributing to the reduction of CO₂ emissions and promoting sustainable mobility.
- Suitable for everyone, it is an essential link that makes everyday life easier.
The Le Havre funicular railway
Since 1890, Le Havre's funicular railway has connected the upper and lower parts of the city in just a few minutes. Operated by Transdev Le Havre as part of the LiA network, it embodies a mode of transport that is both historic and modern.
A solution for everyday transportation
Used daily by residents and visitors alike, it remains a practical, safe, and sustainable alternative to the car. This living heritage is an integral part of Le Havre's identity.
350
meters of distance between stations
60
people per trip
400,000
passengers per year
Did you know?
The Le Havre funicular railway was inaugurated in 1890, making it one of the oldest funicular railways still in service in France. For over 130 years, it has been tirelessly connecting the upper town to the lower town in just 3 minutes.
3
minutes of travel time
78
meters of elevation gain
7 days/week
in operation
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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.
FAQ
What is a funicular?
A funicular is a rail vehicle hauled by a cable, designed to climb steep gradients. Two cars counterbalance each other along the track, which makes the system energy-efficient. In a city, it connects districts separated by a difference in level that roads can only cross by going around.
Which funicular does Transdev operate?
Transdev operates the Le Havre funicular, opened in 1890 and one of the oldest still in service in France. For more than 130 years it has linked the upper town to the lower town in three minutes.
What is the difference between a funicular and a cable car?
Both are hauled by cable, but a funicular runs on rails laid on the ground, while a cable car is suspended in the air. The first follows the terrain, the second flies over it, which lets it cross a river or an existing piece of infrastructure.
Is a funicular an environmentally friendly mode?
Yes. A funicular runs on electricity and helps cut CO2 emissions. Its counterbalance principle limits the energy required, and the cost for passengers stays well below that of using a private car for the same trip.
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