Cossonay–Gare–Ville funicular
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Car and upper station
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| Overview | |
| Type | Funicular |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Operation | |
| Owner | Transports de la région Morges-Bière-Cossonay |
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| Line length | 1,228 metres (4,029 ft) |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) metre gauge |
| Maximum incline | 13% |
The Cossonay–Gare–Ville funicular (French: Funiculaire Cossonay–Gare–Ville) is a funicular railway connecting the town of Cossonay in the Swiss canton of Vaud with Cossonay railway station, on the line from Lausanne to Vallorbe and Yverdon-les-Bains. The lower funicular station is called Cossonay-Gare, but is in the village of Penthalaz. The upper station, some 130 metres (430 ft) above, is named Cossonay-Ville .[1]
History
The line was opened in 1897, and was initially operated as a water counterbalance funicular. In 1969, the line was automated, still as a water counterbalance funicular. In 1982, the line was rebuilt and converted to electric operation, with new cabins and stations.[1]
The funicular was again completely overhauled between 2012 and 2014, reopening on June 10. At the same time, the 1982-built cabins were refurbished and repainted in its owner's green and cream. During the overhaul period, a replacement bus operated the connection.[2]
Operation
The Compagnie du Chemin de fer Funiculaire de la Gare à la Ville de Cossonay , after a name change in 2003 Funiculaire de la Gare à la Ville de Cossonay SA, was founded in 1892. In 2010 the company was merged[3] into the Transports de la région Morges-Bière-Cossonay, which had assumed operation already before, but then on behalf of the original owner company. The funicular is completely automatic and has the following parameters:[1][4]
| Number of cars | 2 |
| Number of stops | 2 |
| Configuration | Single track with passing loop |
| Mode of operation | Automated |
| Track length | 1,228 metres (4,029 ft) |
| Rise | 135 metres (443 ft) |
| Average gradient | 11.5% |
| Maximum gradient | 13% |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) metre gauge |
| Capacity | 47 passengers per car |
| Maximum speed | 4.5 metres per second (15 ft/s) |
| Travel time | 6 minutes |
See also
References
External links
Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons- Funicular's page on Transports de la région Morges-Bière-Cossonay web site
