Boris Shlom, Executive Director at Urbantech Cable Transport, noted that the infrastructure upgrade has significantly improved the quality of passenger service. “The Nizhny Novgorod cableway has always paid attention to accessibility for passengers with disabilities. During this modernization, we worked to make it even more comfortable. We also considered the needs of cyclists, as this type of transport is becoming increasingly popular in Nizhny Novgorod. As with all Urbantech projects, our goal in upgrading the cableway was to provide the highest possible comfort and safety through the use of modern technological solutions.”
According to Denis Ryabinin, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, the modernization will reduce waiting times and increase the capacity of the cableway from 500 to 1,000 passengers per hour: “The cableway across the Volga is a vital transportation artery for the residents of Bor and Nizhny Novgorod. It has also become one of the city’s well-known landmarks, which means that during the tourist season, its load traditionally increases. Modernization and the renewal of the cable cars will allow the system to reach its full potential.”
Vladimir Soldatenkov, Chairman of the Committee on Transport and Road Infrastructure in the Legislative Assembly, emphasized the importance of the project for the region’s transportation system: “The cableway between Nizhny Novgorod and Bor shortens travel times for thousands of passengers every day and helps relieve pressure on the bridges across the Volga. This is especially important for the growing Nizhny Novgorod agglomeration. I am confident that the upgraded cableway will set a new standard for urban transport in Russia, and that the experience gained here will be invaluable for future projects, including the planned cableway across the Oka. This is an investment in both residents’ comfort and the region’s future.”