Introduction Advanced transport technologies have improved mobility of men and materials in both normal and specific conditions. Numerous transit technologies have been developed for specific purposes to provide safe, quick and efficient mobility in particular geographical areas. Aerial Rope Transit (cable car/ropeway) is one such technology widely used in areas with topographical barriers, particularly in hilly and mountainous terrains. In Garhwal region of Uttarkhand, apart from ski resorts and tourist destinations, manual and hydraulic cable cars are operational in around 20 locations, and are a lifeline for local residents in a region where roads are sparse and air/train networks are not available (extracted from The Hindustan Times, dated June 27, 2017). Such a system may be promoted in other hilly regions.
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