Wuppertal suspension railway

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway
gptkbp:accessibility wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:annual_ridership around 25,000
gptkbp:challenges overcoming topographical obstacles
gptkbp:community_impact improved urban mobility
gptkbp:constructed_in steel and concrete
gptkbp:construction_started 1898
1901
gptkbp:cultural_events art exhibitions along the route
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of Wuppertal's cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_significance landmark of Wuppertal
gptkbp:design gptkb:Eugen_Langen
gptkbp:elevation up to 12 meters
gptkbp:environmental_impact low emissions
gptkbp:famous_for suspension design
gptkbp:film_appearance featured in movies and documentaries
gptkbp:future_plans expansion proposals
gptkbp:has_public_transport part of Wuppertal's public transport system
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:first_suspended_monorail_in_the_world
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wuppertal suspension railway
gptkbp:inspiration other monorail systems
gptkbp:integrates_with local bus services
gptkbp:length 13.3 km
steel cable
gptkbp:line Dönberg to Vohwinkel
gptkbp:local_economy supports local businesses
gptkbp:location gptkb:Wuppertal,_Germany
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Wuppertal
Vohwinkel station
gptkbp:max_speed 60 km/h
gptkbp:notable_feature suspended above streets
gptkbp:opened 1901
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Wuppertaler_Stadtwerke
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Wuppertaler_Stadtwerke
gptkbp:passenger_capacity 1901
up to 100 passengers per car
gptkbp:power_supply 600 V DC
gptkbp:preservation_efforts protected as a historical monument
gptkbp:related_vehicle monorail cars
gptkbp:renovation 2000s
gptkbp:route gptkb:Line_1
gptkbp:safety automatic train control
gptkbp:scenic_views yes
gptkbp:service_frequency every 10 minutes
gptkbp:stations gptkb:20
gptkbp:style gptkb:Art_Nouveau
gptkbp:suspension hanging
gptkbp:system gptkb:public_transportation
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:tourist_visitor_count increased tourism
gptkbp:track_gauge 1,000 mm
gptkbp:type gptkb:commuter_rail
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wuppertal_tram_network
gptkb:Schwebebahn
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6