Funicular railway doors

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Steep uphill

Discover a new dimension of mobility with our innovative vehicle sliding doors that are seamlessly connected to the rail control system. Gilgen sliding doors not only provide a safe and comfortable solution, but also revolutionise the way we use public transport.

Thanks to integration with the train control system, they open and close synchronously and precisely, making the boarding and alighting process smooth for passengers. This means less waiting time and a higher level of punctuality in public transport.

Versions

Custom Made Solutions

Automation knows no limits for us. Whether for doors and gates in tunnels, cable cars or gondola lifts or simply for your idea: complex tasks require customised solutions. Solutions that you will find with us - for special functions and sizes, for special architecture

Upgrades

Regardless of whether you operate a Gilgen or a manufacturer-independent system: It is important to us to adapt it to today's safety regulations by means of a targeted partial or complete refurbishment in order to protect your original investment (value retention). If your renovation project requires the involvement of various professional groups (electricians, bricklayers, fitters, etc.), we are happy to put together a carefree package in which we take over the complete construction coordination of all participants for you.

Success stories

Gilgen doors for the steepest funicular railway in the world

The new Stoos cable car, which opened at the end of 2017, is the steepest funicular railway in the world. Gilgen supplied state-of-the-art sliding doors for the cabins with automatic levelling and the stations - including installation in the winter ski resort.

With a gradient of around 47 degrees, the new Stoos funicular railway is the steepest funicular railway in the world. While conventional funicular railways often use carriages with stepped compartments and stair-shaped platforms to compensate for the incline, rotating cabins are used here to equalise the level. Each compartment rotates automatically according to the incline on the section of track being travelled. This means that passengers are always levelled. Boarding and alighting in the stations is at ground level, so no stairs are necessary.