Construction of Viseu’s funicular

Project Details

Start Date November 2008
End Date December 2008
ClientLifetech / “Pólis Viseu” 
CountryPortugal
LocationViseu
Project Status Completed

Project Objectives 

1. Construction of 418 m of track 2. Construction of 2 switches and crossings

Description

Viseu’s Funicular project aimed at creating an electric traction cable and rail transport system in the heart of Viseu’s city centre. The funicular connects S. Mateus market to the Cathedral (Sé).