The Fun'ambule is a funicular railway in the city of Neuchâtel in the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel. The line runs in tunnel and links the lower part of the town, near the University, to the Neuchâtel railway station in the upper part.[2]

Fun'ambule
Funicular Station at Neuchâtel railway station
Overview
Statusin operation
LocaleNeuchâtel,
Canton of Neuchâtel,
Switzerland
Termini
Stations2
WebsiteTransN
Service
Typefunicular railway
Operator(s)Transports publics Neuchâtelois[1]
Rolling stock2 for 126 passengers each
History
Opened27 April 2001
(23 years ago)
 (2001-04-27)
Technical
Track length330 metres (1,080 ft)
Track gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)
Electrificationfrom opening
Operating speed8 metres per second (26 ft/s)
Highest elevation470 m (1,540 ft)
Maximum incline34%

History

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The funicular opened on April 27, 2001.[2]

Operation

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The line has the following parameters:[2]


Feature Value
Number of cars 2
Number of stops 2
Configuration Single track with passing loop
Track length 330 metres (1,080 ft)
Rise 46 metres (151 ft)
Maximum gradient 34%
Track gauge 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)
Capacity 126 passengers per car
Maximum speed 8 metres per second (26 ft/s)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Funiculaires (in French), Transports publics Neuchâtelois
  2. ^ a b c "Fun'ambule Neuchâtel Gare - Université". Funimag. Retrieved 13 January 2014.


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