Ashgabat Cable Car, Aerial tramway in Kopet-Dag mountains, Turkmenistan.
The Ashgabat Cable Car spans 3.5 kilometers and features 15 cabins connecting the capital city to a mountain station at 650 meters elevation.
French company Bouygues constructed this transportation system, which opened on October 18, 2006, marking the 15th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence.
The summit station includes an entertainment center with telescopes, a restaurant, and an 80-meter artificial waterfall for visitors to experience.
Each passenger cabin accommodates eight people, with additional cabins designated for cargo transport and maintenance operations throughout the system.
The cable car operates with a backup diesel engine system and automatically stops during strong winds to ensure passenger safety.
Inception: 2006
GPS coordinates: 37.83390,58.30970
Latest update: April 11, 2025 11:38
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