23/06: Cape Point Funicular, Flying Dutchman, Cape Town
The Cape Point Partnership unveiled a new and improved Flying Dutchman funicular operating at Cape Point.
The funicular, which transports visitors up the steep slope to popular lookout points just below the lighthouse, was upgraded at great cost and now boasts a new body, safer braking technology and bigger windows that allow visitors a 360 degree view throughout their ride.
The new system has been designed to minimise the funicular’s carbon footprint; with low solar powered batteries charged by photovoltaic panels while in transit, the new Flying Dutchman is more environmentally friendly than ever.
The new funicular is one of many improvements to this area of the Table Mountain National Park, in addition to a bigger parking area and upgrades of the information area, curio shops and restaurant.
The funicular, which transports visitors up the steep slope to popular lookout points just below the lighthouse, was upgraded at great cost and now boasts a new body, safer braking technology and bigger windows that allow visitors a 360 degree view throughout their ride.
The new system has been designed to minimise the funicular’s carbon footprint; with low solar powered batteries charged by photovoltaic panels while in transit, the new Flying Dutchman is more environmentally friendly than ever.
The new funicular is one of many improvements to this area of the Table Mountain National Park, in addition to a bigger parking area and upgrades of the information area, curio shops and restaurant.
