Gediminas Hill Lift (Lithuanian: Keltuvas į Gedimino kalną[1][2]) is an inclined lift in up the slope of the Gediminas Hill, Vilnius, Lithuania. Opened in 2003, it is used by visitors to reach the Upper Castle and Gediminas Tower.[3]
Gediminas Hill Lift | |
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Overview | |
Status | In service |
Locale | Vilnius |
Stations | 2 |
Website | http://www.lnm.lt/darbo-laikas/ |
Service | |
Type | Inclined elevator |
Services | 1 |
Operator(s) | Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato direkcija |
Rolling stock | 1 ABS Transportbahnen (Doppelmayr Garaventa Group) |
History | |
Opened | 2003 |
Technical | |
Line length | 65 m (213 ft) |
Number of tracks | 1 |
Character | 1 |
Track gauge | 1,200 mm (3 ft 11+1⁄4 in) |
Operating speed | 2 m/s (4.5 mph) |
Description
editThe lift was built by ABS Transportbahnen (Doppelmayr Garaventa Group).[4] The system is operated by Vilniaus pilių direkcija. [5]
The main characteristics of the lift are as follows:[3]
- Length: 65 metres (213 ft)
- Difference in level: 39 m (128 ft)
- Inclination: 37°
- Track gauge: 1,200 mm (47.2 ft)
- Travel speed: 2 m/s (6.56 ft/s)
- Cabin capacity: 16 passengers
The lift is powered by electricity. The time of one ride is 1 minute.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Darbo laikas". Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus.
- ^ "Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato tvarkymo planas (planavimo schema)" (PDF). Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato direkcija. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
- ^ a b "Gediminas Castle Vilnius / Lithuania". ABS Transportbahnen Ges.m.b.H. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
- ^ "Information". ABS Transportbahnen Ges.m.b.H. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
- ^ a b "Gediminas Castle Museum". www.funiculars.net. Retrieved 2019-02-18.