Fløibanen 1640135 222494058 2008-06-29T17:16:56Z Arsenikk 1724762 /* External links */ categorize {{Infobox rail line |name = Fløibanen |image = Fløybanen.jpg |caption = Fløibanen at Fjellveien station |type = [[Funicular]] |system = |status = |start = Vetrlidsalmenning |end = Fløien |stations = 5 |open = [[1918]] |close = |owner = Fløibanen AS |operator = Fløibanen AS |character = |stock = 2 funicular cars |linelength = 850 m |tracklength = |notrack = 1 |gauge = 1000 mm |el = Cable |speed = 6 m/s |elevation = |map = {{Fløibanen}} |}} '''Fløibanen''' is a [[funicular]] in [[Bergen, Norway]] which runs up the mountain of [[Fløyen]]. It is one of Bergen's major tourist attractions and one of [[Norway]]'s most visited attractions. Over 1 million passengers a year have used it over the past few years. Fløibanen was officially opened on [[15 January]] [[1918]]. The idea to build transport to Fløyen was put forward in 1895 by John Lund, a member of the [[Stortinget|Norwegian legislature]]. Work to build Fløibanen started in [[1914]]. The line was ready in 1918. Today the company is owned 44% by Bergen county, the rest spread on various private interests. A certain percentage of the yearly profits are invested to finance the next generation of cars, this will likely happen sometime after year [[2030]]. The cars and machinery were last totally renewed in September-November [[2002]]. Two [[Cable car (railway)|cars]], each with room for approximately 80 passengers, operate between the centre of Bergen and Fløyen throughout the year. The length is 850m and the height difference is 300m. Fløibanen is a [[narrow gauge railway]], with a gauge of {{RailGauge|1}}. Each car is named and individually painted - Blåmann is blue, whilst Rødhette (equivalent to [[Little Red Riding Hood]] in English) is red. The cars were named by the winners of a naming competition. [[Image:Bergen-FloiBanen.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Fløibanen in 1999.]] The trip takes approximately seven minutes with stops at all stations, and 3 min. 20 secs. non-stop. Service travel speed is either 4 or 6 m/s depending on traffic load. Typically, 6 m/s is selected when there are eight or more departures per hour, including two calling at all stations. The funicular operates a basic schedule with departures every 30 minutes from opening until 10 o'clock, then every 15 minutes until 20:30 when half-hour service resumes until closing. All departures call at all stations, except weekends and summers. At those times all stations are only served at half-hour intervals, providing time for maximum four direct services per half-hour with dwell times of two minutes or less. To achieve this extra staff is employed to assist passengers though fare gates and with prams/strollers and/or wheelchairs. The funicular is fully wheelchair-accessible at the bottom and top stations only. Small, manual wheelchairs may be carried on and off the funicular by staff at the intermediate stations. Electric wheelchairs up to 900 mm wide enjoy full access to both the funicular and the facilities at Fløyen. == Stations== *'''Vetrlidsalmenning (terminus)''' Two minutes walk from fishmarket *'''Proms gate''' Local station, one minute from Skansen fire tower *'''Fjellveien''' Local station, scenic walks from here to north and south of town *'''(passing loop)''' Where the cable-connected cars pass each other *'''Skansemyren''' Local station, five minutes from sports arena *'''Photo point, car must stop here when other car attends Proms gate *'''Fløien''' "Roof of the town", gateway to the northeastern mountains, restaurant, playground, souvenir shop ==External links== *[http://www.floibanen.com Fløibanen's official website] {{Urban rail systems in Norway}}<br> {{Railways in Norway}} {{coord|60|23|46.90|N|5|19|42.33|E|display=title}} [[Category:Funicular railways]] [[Category:Metre gauge railways]] [[Category:Transport in Bergen]] [[Category:Companies based in Bergen]] [[de:Fløibanen]] [[it:Fløibanen]] [[no:Fløibanen]] [[nl:Fløibanen]] [[nn:Fløibanen]]