London Millennium Funicular

NGR TQ321808

A new funicular opened in London earlier this year. It is at the north end of the new Millennium foot bridge and leads from the bridge to the embankment. It is located alongside an office building and appears to be for disabled people. It is enclosed by glass panels with glass doors at each end.

Manufacturered by Maspero Elevatori - Italy, with electric traction and a speed of 0.5m/s capacity of 700kg.

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The Stats
Date Opened 5/12/2003Length 26.85m
Gradient 13.6°Track Gauge 1000 mm
Number of Cars 1Open to Public Yes
Funicular Type Single liftTrack layout Single Track
Power Source ElectricRailway Status In Use