Takamaka funicular
Takamaka funicular allows EDF employees to access the two hydroelectric generating stations: Takamaka 1 and 2. Located in the rainiest area of France, it is subjected to harsh weather conditions (7 m of rain or water per year). The funicular is flexible: it can be used to transport equipment or it can be used to transport personnel through the addition of a cabin. The very steep slope (close to 100%) and the important rolling load require a particular rail brake, in this case a standing rope system damped through an hydraulic cylinder in the upper station.
Data sheet
Administrative | |
Station | Takamaka (Saint-Benoit, Island of Réunion) hydroelectric power plant |
Firm number | – |
Category | FUN-Funiculaire |
Name | Funiculaire de Takamaka |
Opening year | 1967 |
Last refurbishment year | 1967 |
Operator | EDF |
Main manufacturer | MANCINI modified by GIMAR in 1986 and ISR in 1992 |
Authorized up traffic | 30 persons per run |
Authorized down traffic | 30 persons per run |
Uphill operating speed | 0.7 m/s |
Downhill operating speed | 0.7 m/s |
Technical | |
Altitude difference | 248.8 m |
Lower station elevation | 547 m |
Upper station elevation | 795.8 m |
Developed lenght | 377 m |
Horizontal length | – |
Spacing | – |
Maximum gradient (%) | 94.9 % |
Average gradient | 94.9 % |
Theoretical operating speed | 0.7 m/s |
Theroretical up traffic | 30 persons per run |
Theoretical down traffic | 30 persons per run |
Motor cab position | AMONT |
Cable | |
Installation year | – |
Function | Uphill haul rope |
Position | Uphill |
Manufacturer | ARCELOR MITTAL |
Ultimate strength (UTS) | – |
Diameter | 36 mm |
Electrical | |
Main engine type | Continuous |
Engine power | 135 kW |