Funicular del Tibidabo

Funicular de Tibidabo is a funicular railway in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The route connects the station Plaça del Doctor Andreu (at the same terminus of the historic tram Blue Tram ) to the amusement park and the church on Tibidabo, where you get access to local bus routes, including TV Tower and the Funicular de Vallvidrera. The funicular is not included in the tariff system of the Barcelona Metro, but located on the Metro plans.

Some technical data about the funicular railway:

  • Construction: Macosa
  • Opening Date: January 29, 1901
  • Length: 1,130 meters
  • Difference in altitude: 275 meters
  • Maximum incline: 25.7 %
  • Trains: 2
  • Transport capacity: 113 passengers per train / 1,356 people per hour
  • Type: Single track with passing loop
  • Maximum speed: 4.1 m / s
  • Track width: 1000 mm
  • Power source: Electric

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

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