Gediminas Hill Lift

Gediminas Hill Lift
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)

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]

Description

The 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

1. "Darbo laikas". Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus.
2. "Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato tvarkymo planas (planavimo schema)" (PDF). Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato direkcija. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
3. "Gediminas Castle Vilnius / Lithuania". ABS Transportbahnen Ges.m.b.H. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
4. "Information". ABS Transportbahnen Ges.m.b.H. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
5. "Gediminas Castle Museum". www.funiculars.net. Retrieved 2019-02-18.

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