Gediminas Hill Lift

Gediminas Hill Lift (Lithuanian: Keltuvas į Gedimino kalną[1][2]) — an inclined lift in Vilnius, Lithuania. Opened in 2003, it is used by visitors to reach the Vilnius Upper Castle and Gediminas Tower.[3]

Gediminas Hill Lift
Overview
StatusIn service
LocaleVilnius
Stations2
Websitehttp://www.lnm.lt/darbo-laikas/
Service
TypeInclined elevator
Services1
Operator(s)Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato direkcija
Rolling stock1 ABS Transportbahnen (Doppelmayr Garaventa Group)
History
Opened2003
Technical
Line length65 m (213 ft)
Number of tracks1
Character1
Track gauge1,200 mm (3 ft 11 14 in)
Operating speed2 m/s (4.5 mph)

Description

The lift was built by ABS Transportbahnen (Doppelmayr Garaventa Group).[4] The system is operated by Vilniaus pilių direkcija. [5]

The main characteristics:[3]

  • Length: 65 metres (213 ft)
  • Difference in level: 39 m
  • Inclination: 37°
  • Track gauge: 1.200 mm
  • Travel speed: 2 m/s
  • Cabin capacity: 16 passengers

The lift is powered by electricity. The time of ride is 1 minute.[5]

References

  1. "Darbo laikas". Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus.
  2. "Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato tvarkymo planas (planavimo schema)" (PDF). Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato direkcija. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
  3. "Gediminas Castle Vilnius / Lithuania". ABS Transportbahnen Ges.m.b.H. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  4. "Information". ABS Transportbahnen Ges.m.b.H. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  5. "Gediminas Castle Museum". www.funiculars.net. Retrieved 2019-02-18.

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