Lycabettus Funicular

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Lycabettus Funicular
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Railway car in the upper station
Technical
Track length210 metres (690 ft)
Maximum incline 28°
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Car in the lower station
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The lower station from the street

The Lycabettus Funicular is a funicular railway to the top of Mount Lycabettus in Athens, Greece. It was constructed in the 1960s by the Greek Tourist Organisation (EOT) and was inaugurated on April 18, 1965. The terminal stations are at Aristippou street, in Kolonaki, and the Chapel of St. George, near the top of the hill. Between them, the line is entirely in tunnel.

Contents

In 2002 extensive refurbishment was carried out, replacing the motor, the hydraulic brake unit, the electronics safety systems, the control room, and the two cars of the funicular. The railway runs seven days a week, every 10-30 minutes, with a peak capacity of about 400 persons per hour. [1]

Operation

The line has the following parameters: [1]

Number of cars2
Number of stops2
Configuration Single track with passing loop
Track length210 metres (689 ft)
Maximum gradient 28°
Maximum speed7.2 kilometres per hour (4.5 mph)
Journey time3 mins
Capacity34 passengers per car

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Funicular Lycabettus". ETEMA. Retrieved 2012-11-05.

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