The cable car in Moscow can soon successfully complement the urban transport infrastructure. Today, the funicular in the Sparrow Hills area is mainly used only by students attending a ski school. The authorities promise to radically change the situation by the opening of the 2018 World Cup.
Cableway (Moscow, Vorobyovy Gory)
The history of the Moscow cable car begins in 1953, when it was built to serve the ski jump. For more than sixty years, tourists have been enjoying picturesque landscapes with its help. Vorobyovy Gory has two parts of the park area - the upper and lower. Below, beautiful views of the foothills of the hills and the river embankment open. Going upstairs, you can get to the panoramic observation deck. There are two ways to climb to the top: on foot or on the funicular.
The cable car in Moscow has a lower landing point near the Vorobevy Gory metro station . Upper - the observation deck of Moscow State University, next to the ski jump. After an interesting walk, it is very convenient to go down using this design and transfer to the subway. In addition, the cable car in Moscow can serve as an excellent option for moving in space in the presence of good weather, since you can get from bottom to top in less than ten minutes. In addition, from traveling through it you can get unforgettable pleasure by enjoying the excellent views of our capital.
Additional features of the funicular
The updated cable car will have transport, sightseeing and sports functions. When approaching the upper and lower landing point, you must definitely smile. In this case, you will become the owner of your own interesting photo, which you will receive after arrival.
Having your own camera will allow you to make excellent shots of wonderful landscapes while moving on the funicular. In the future, you will be able to admire photographs of the Moscow panorama for a long time. Surely tourists will get a lot of positive emotions from this. By the way, the funicular is not disturbed by the ecological situation of the area. It is great for use in protected areas. It is relatively simple to build, and maintenance both in summer and in winter requires minimal costs.
Long-term plans
In the future, the cableway in Moscow will become more extended and perfect. Its beginning will remain in the same place as now, to the left of the springboard. The route will approach the river pier and through the Moscow River will reach the Luzhniki stadium. The length of the cable car will increase from 340 meters to 737. The cabin will become closed. It will accommodate 10-15 people.
It is planned to make two stops on the route: one on the embankment, the second - next to the Luzhniki stadium. An intermediate station near the Moskva River will have a point where ski equipment can be rented. They also plan to equip the museum. The investing company has promised to complete the reconstruction of the cableway over a five-year period .