Zagreb Funicular
{{Short description|Cable railway in Zagreb, Croatia}}
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The Zagreb Funicular ({{langx|hr|Zagrebačka uspinjača}}) is the funicular in Zagreb, Croatia, operated by ZET, situated in Tomić Street, connecting Ilica (Donji Grad) with Strossmayerovo šetalište (Strossmayer promenade) to the north (Gornji Grad).
Its {{convert|66|m|adj=on}} track makes it one of the shortest public-transport funiculars in the world.{{Cite web |url=http://www.zet.hr/english/funicular.aspx |title=Funicular |publisher=ZET |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140805132351/http://www.zet.hr/english/funicular.aspx |archive-date=August 5, 2014 |url-status=dead |access-date=2009-05-19}}
History
In 1888, D.W. Klein won a concession to build a funicular in Zagreb. The funicular was built and put into operation in 1890. The funicular was propelled by a steam engine. Initially, the steam pressure was so low, and repairs were so frequent, that it remained out of operation nearly half of the time. {{Cite web |url=http://www.zet.hr/aktualnosti/vijesti/uspinjaca-zagrebacka-perjanica-vec-127-godina/543 |title=Uspinjača - zagrebačka perjanica već 127 godina! |date=November 8, 2017 |website=Zagrebački električni tramvaj d.o.o. |access-date=2018-06-09}} In 1934 its steam propulsion was replaced by an electric motor.{{Cite web |url=https://www.zagreb.hr/zagrebacka-uspinjaca/14182 |title=Zagrebačka uspinjača |website=Grad Zagreb |access-date=2018-06-09}}
In 1969 operation of the funicular was suspended due to security reasons: its systems were worn out. Repairs lasted four and half years, and it was put back in operation on July 26, 1974. {{Cite book |url=https://www.siemens.com/history/pool/laender/europa/kroatien/2011_125_years_siemens_in_croatia_engl.pdf |title=Povijest obilježena inovacijama 125 godina Siemensa u Hrvatskoj |last=Tomislav |first=Anić |publisher=Siemens d.d. |year=2011 |isbn=978-953-55237-1-0 |location=Zagreb |pages=194-195}}
Having in mind that it kept its original shape, constructional and most of the technical properties, it was given legal protection as a monument of culture.
On 20 January 2025 the funicular was closed down for operation until March 2026 for complete overhaul that includes track replacement with anti-vibration padding, installation of a new three-phase electric motor, hauling rope replacement, new air-conditioned cabins, disabled access to both stations and cabins as well as HVAC system improvements on both stations.{{Cite web |url=https://radio.hrt.hr/radio-sljeme/vijesti/uspinjaca-nece-voziti-godinu-dana-11969654 |title=Uspinjača neće voziti godinu dana |date=January 20, 2025 |website=Hrvatska radiotelevizija |access-date=2025-01-28}}
Technical characteristics
The funicular has two cars for 28 passengers each (16 seated and 12 standing places). It runs at a speed of {{convert|1.5|m/s|ft/s|abbr=on}}, requiring 64 seconds to cross the distance. Its rides are scheduled every 10 minutes every day from 6:30 to 24:00.{{Cite web |url=http://www.zet.hr/uspinjaca/detaljnije/403 |title=Detaljnije... ZET - Javni prijevoz u Zagrebu |website=ZET |access-date=2018-06-09}}
The cars are {{convert|5640|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} long, and weigh {{convert|5.05|t}} when empty. Each can carry {{convert|2240|kg|lb|abbr=on}}. The electrical engine is in the northern (upper) station. It has a power output of {{convert|28.5|kW|hp|abbr=on}}, operates on 400 V direct current, at 720 revolutions per minute. The funicular runs on a {{RailGauge|1200mm|lk=on}} gauge track, track length is only {{convert|66|m|ft|abbr=on}}, but height difference is {{convert|30.5|m|ft|abbr=on}} and inclination 52%. This makes it one of the shortest, but also one of the steepest funiculars in the world. {{cite web | title=Zagreb Funicular:Technical | url=http://www.funimag.com/funimag16/Zagreb04.htm | publisher= Funimag| access-date=2009-05-19}}
See also
References
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External links
{{commons category|Zagreb Funicular}}
- [http://www.zet.hr/home/581#kategorija_585 Funicular, Zagrebački holding, ZET]
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Category:Funicular railways in Croatia
Category:Gornji Grad–Medveščak