Gediminas Hill Lift
Gediminas Hill Lift (Lithuanian: Keltuvas į Gedimino kalną[1][2]) — an inclined lift in Vilnius, Lithuania. Opened in 2003, it is used by visitors to reach the Vilnius Upper Castle and Gediminas Tower.[3]
| Gediminas Hill Lift | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Type | Inclined elevator |
| Status | In service |
| Locale | Vilnius |
| Stations | 2 |
| Services | 1 |
| Website | http://www.lnm.lt/darbo-laikas/ |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 2003 |
| Operator(s) | Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato direkcija |
| Character | 1 |
| Rolling stock | 1 ABS Transportbahnen (Doppelmayr Garaventa Group) |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Number of tracks | 1 |
| Track gauge | 1,200 mm (3 ft 11 1⁄4 in) |
| Operating speed | 2 m/s (4.5 mph) |
Description
The lift was built by ABS Transportbahnen (Doppelmayr Garaventa Group).[4] The system is operated by Vilniaus pilių direkcija. [5]
The main characteristics[3]:
- Length: 65 metres (213 ft)
- Difference in level: 39 m
- Inclination: 37°
- Track gauge: 1.200 mm
- Travel speed: 2 m/s
- Cabin capacity: 16 passengers
The lift is powered by electricity. The time of ride is 1 minute.[5]
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References
- "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.
- "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.
- "Gediminas Castle Museum". www.funiculars.net. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
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