There will be tasks of updating and overall of the funicular and TMB a special bus meter last work
The Montjuïc funicular has exceeded 22,500 operating hours and it must perform extraordinary maintenance, as stipulated regulations cableway. For about four months, we will conduct a thorough review.
Moreover, after 23 years of service, we will work to update and modernization of rolling stock, including the renewal of body and substitution of hydraulic brakes and electric drive trains. Also completely change the system of command and control, will prepare the infrastructure of the facility and will be replaced both the upper and lower tractor cable as the cable counterweight.
The Montjuïc funicular was built for the International Exhibition of 1929 and was reopened in 1992 Olympic Games. In 2002 he joined the underground network currently connects the station with Parallel Avenue Miramar.
Alternative transportation
To move between Parallel and Montjuïc Park duration of the work, TMB recommends using the special bus service will be enabled. This will work with the same timetable as the funicular railway: from 7.30 to 20.00 on jobs and 9.00 to 20.00 on weekends and holidays.
It is also advisable to use the regular lines 55 and 150. Line 55 (Parc de Montjuïc – Pl. Catalan) up to Montjuic from the street Lleida has terminal next to the upper station of the funicular. Moreover, the line also reaches 150 Miramar and works every day of the week from 7 to 21 hours. The route, stops and schedules are available on the website of TMB.
The other cable transport Montjuïc Cable Car, will save the annual technical review by the end of January.
Courtesy Car Service Barcelona