Funicular de Vallvidrera

Funicular de Vallvidrera is a funicular railway in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The route connects the Peu del Funicular station of the S -Bahn Catalonia ( Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya FGC) to the upper village of Vallvidrera there and provides connections to local bus routes, including to amusement park Tibidabo. The funicular is included in the tariff system of the Barcelona Metro and shown as part of the suburban railway network in the metro plans.

Some technical data about the funicular railway:

  • Construction: Gangloff - Von Roll
  • Opening Date: October 3, 1906
  • Length: 736 meters
  • Difference in altitude: 158 meters
  • Maximum incline: 28.9 %
  • Trains: 2
  • Transport capacity: 50 passengers per train / 500 people per hour
  • Type: Single track with passing loop
  • Maximum speed: 5 m / s
  • Track width: 1000 mm
  • Power source: Electric
  • Operation: Fully automatic

In addition to this funicular there are two more in Barcelona: The Funicular de Montjuïc Funicular del Tibidabo and the.

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