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| A unique installation in the
heart of Athens was given a facelift after 38 years of
uninterrupted operation. The completely renovated Lycabettus
funicular came into operation on the 1st July 2002, whereas
the official opening took place a week later with the
presence of numerous personalities from the world of business,
politics and art. |
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The overhaul of the mechanical and electrical equipment was
done under the direct supervision of EÔÅÌÁ and lasted less
than 6 months. It involved a change of the motor, of the hydraulic
brakes’ unit, of the electronics safety systems, of the control
room and of course of the two carriages of the funicular.
The mechanical installation was done by the worldwide known
Swiss company Doppelmayr Tramways, while
the electrical and electronic installation was completed by
another leader in its field, the Swiss company Frey
AG Stans. The carriages were completed manufactured
in Greece based on the design and under the supervision of
our company. EÔÅÌÁ took over the technical supervision of
the funicular since its first day of operation, proving once
again its high level of technical know-how.
At this point it must be noted that the
funicular operates 19 hours per day, 365 days per year
and on average it transports 300.000 passengers per
year!
The main technical characteristics of the funicular are as
follows:
 Inclined
length: 210 m
Inclination:
28°
Maximum
speed: 2,0 m/s
Number
of carriages: 2
Carriage
capacity: 34 passengers
Maximum
transport capacity in one direction: 410 passengers
/ h
Number
of operators: 1
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