Shimla Ropeway Project to Commence in March 2025
Construction of the world's second-largest ropeway project, the 13.79-km Shimla Ropeway Project, will begin on March 1, 2025, according to Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri. The project aims to decongest the state capital, Shimla.
The route lines, named Monal Line, Deodar Line, and Apple Line, will feature 15 stations and cover a 60-km area. The government will bear 20% of the ₹1,734.40 crore project cost. Initially, the ropeway will have the capacity to transport 2,000 persons per hour, which will increase to 6,000 for two-way travel by 2059.