Overhaul of the MARGNO Cable Car – “Pian delle Betulle”
The general overhaul and modernization of the “Margno – Pian delle Betulle” bi-cable aerial tramway, originally built in 1969 in the Municipality of Margno (LC), was planned and approved through a comprehensive executive project, with works scheduled across three phases between 2021 and 2022.
The intervention addressed the mandatory five-year and twenty-year inspections required by Ministerial Decree 203/2015, focusing on the replacement of outdated mechanical and electrical components such as the generator set, transformer, main and auxiliary winches, and the braking system. Structural and regulatory upgrades were also planned for both stations, including roof replacements, technical rooms, and access paths. The project included the replacement of the haul rope and carriage ropeheads, as well as the supply of two new rescue cabins, maintenance platforms, elastic bumpers, and improved safety protections. The electrical and safety systems were upgraded to comply with current ropeway and workplace safety standards, ensuring the continued public operation of the system under maximum safety and efficiency conditions.
