TF1 Macka-Taskisla Aerial Cable Car Line

Stations

Starting operations on 11th April 1993 and serving between Taksim Taskisla and Macka districts, the aerial cable car passes over the Democracy Park and Beyoglu Marriage Office, not only easing road and pedestrian transportation between the two locations and saving time, but also offers a special pleasure with its unique panoramic view of the city.

Opening Date

• 11 April 1993

Operational Data

• Line Length: 347 meters
• Number of Stations: 2
• Number of Cars: 4
• Journey Duration: 3, 5 min.
• Operational Hours: 08.00-19.00
• Daily Ridership: 1.000 Passengers
• Number of Daily Journeys: 90
• Journey Frequency: 5 min. (during peak hours)

System

The line is a two-station overhead transport system without intermediary support towers, featuring two unidirectional cabins each for six passengers. Each line has two ropes, one carrying rope and the other hauling rope. Extending for 333.5 meters over the Democracy Park between Macka and Taskisla, the line has a capacity of 12 passengers per direction. In case of power cut, the system is backed up by a generator supply to complete the trip. Two hydraulic lift brakes act on both sides of the drive pulleys. During braking, one of the brakes is first activated, while the second is started in case of a deceleration failure and when the vehicles stop at the stations. Station entry speed for the cabins is controlled and operated by a distance detector. At the end of the trip, the cabins are stopped by hydraulic stoppers located at both side of the stations. Stops are performed safely thanks to the distance detectors.