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  1. Cable transport

    Cable transport is a broad class of transport modes that have cables. They transport passengers and goods, often in vehicles called cable cars. The cable may be driven or passive, and items may be moved by pulling, sliding, sailing, or by drives within the object being moved on cableways. The use of pulleys and balancing of loads moving up and down are common elements of cable transport. They are often used in mountainous areas where cable haulage can overcome large differences in elevation.

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  1. cable transport

    Cable transport refers to a mode of transportation that utilizes cables, pulleys, and other mechanical devices to move people, goods, or vehicles between two or more points. It typically involves a system of cables, including steel ropes or wires, that are supported by towers or other structures. Cable transport systems are commonly used for transportation across steep slopes, bodies of water, canyons, or urban areas with limited space. They can include cable cars, gondolas, aerial tramways, ski lifts, and funiculars, among other types of cable-driven transportation systems.

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  1. Cable transport

    Cable transport is a broad class of transport modes that have cables as foundation for transporting things, people, or vehicles. The cable may be driven or passive; items may be moved by pulling, sliding, sailing, or by drives within the object being moved on cableways. The use of pulleys and balancing of loads going up and down are common elements of cable transport.They are also used in mountainous areas. Common modes of cable transport are: Aerial lifts, such as: Aerial tramway Chairlift Funitel Gondola lift Ski lift Zip line Surface lifts, such as: Cable car Cable ferry Funicular Surface lift Vertical lifts, such as: Elevator

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cable transport in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cable transport in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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