December 19 in Switzerland, opened a funicular, which rises to a height of 744 meters, and the descent of the road in some areas reaches 110 percent. The fastest lift on the funicular is now open at the ski resort of Stoos.
For the comfort of passengers during a steep climb, the cars were constructed in the form of barrels, the floor of which is constantly in a horizontal position. High-tech train is designed not only for the transportation of tourists, but also for about 150 residents of the village of Stoos, who live there all year round.
The cost of the project is estimated at almost 48 million euros. The length of the three tunnels on the route is 1760 meters. According to the plans, he had to earn two more years ago, but because of problems with the distribution of contracts for performance of work and technical complexities has only just opened.
