Shimla’s Second Largest Ropeway To Be A Game-Changer For Transportation

Shimla plans the second largest ropeway to ease traffic. The Ropeway and Rapid Transport System Development Corporation (RTDC) is leading this big project. The work will begin in March 2025. This cable car system will be the second-longest in the world( The 1st longest being a 32-kilometre ropeway in Bolivia, South America). The main reasons are to reduce traffic jams and make it easier for people to travel in the mountainous city.

This Shimla ropeway not only changes how residents and visitors travel around Shimla but also, generates employment opportunities.

The Second Largest Ropeway In Shimla – Key Facts And Highlights

Size And Cost

The Shimla ropeway will be 13.79 km long. It will cost 1,734.70 crore rupees and there will be 13 stations for people to use for boarding and de-boarding such as Taradevi, Judicial Complex, Chakkar, Tutikandi, New ISBT, Railway Station, and others.

Main Goal

To reduce traffic jams, to make travel easier in the mountain area and to offer a green way to get around for locals and tourists.

Government Contribution

The Himachal government will pay 20% and the rest will come from loans.

Capacity

At first, the ropeway in Shimla is expected to carry 2,000 people per hour and by 2059, they hope to carry 6,000 people per hour both ways.

Employment

The second largest ropeway will create 250 direct jobs. This could lead to over 20,000 indirect jobs.

Sunder Singh Thakur, Chief Parliamentary Secretary, says the second largest ropeway will help with Shimla’s traffic and be a big step for the town’s transport.

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