2004 Train up Corcavado, Rio, Brazil The Trem do Corcovado isn’t just a tourist ride; it’s a piece of history older than the statue it serves! Opened in 1884 by…
2007 - Lisbon, Portugal Strictly an elevator, not a funicular, but similar purpose Lisbon is home to the Santa Justa Lift , a stunning 45-meter neo-Gothic iron…
2012 -Valparaiso, Chile Built in 1883 , the Ascensor Concepción holds the title of the oldest elevator in Valparaíso. While the city eventually boasted around…
2013 - Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Opened in 1888, the Peak Tram was the first cable funicular in Asia. Before it was built, the only way to reach the cooler air…
2013 - Val d'Isere, France
The Val d'Isère "tram" (known locally as the Funival) was the very first mountain funicular built in France—and it is one of the…
The Val d'Isère "tram" (known locally as the Funival) was the very first mountain funicular built in France—and it is one of the…
2016 - Penang, Malaysia The Penang Hill Railway boasts the steepest tunnel track in the world! While the original 1923 system required passengers to switch…
2016 - Wellington Cable Car, New Zealand
While it has kept its famous name for over 120 years, the technology changed in 1979.
Originally, it was a hybrid…
While it has kept its famous name for over 120 years, the technology changed in 1979.
Originally, it was a hybrid…
2021 - Los Angeles, CA Claiming the title of the “world’s shortest railway,” Angels Flight covers a brief but iconic distance of just 298 feet (91 meters) .…
2026-03 - Switzerland
Muottas Muragl Funicular
Muottas Muragl Funicular
