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Cable railway in Baku, Azerbaijan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Baku Funicular (Azerbaijani: Bakı funikulyoru) is a funicular system in Baku, Azerbaijan. It connects a square on Neftchilar Avenue and Martyrs' Lane.[1] It is the first and remains the only funicular system in the country.
Bakı funikulyoru | |
![]() New building of the Baku Funicular | |
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40.3584°N 49.8285°E | |
Location | Baku, Azerbaijan |
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Completion date | 1960 |
Opening date | May 5, 1960 |
Website | https://funicular.az/ |
The funicular was constructed at the initiative of Alish Lambaranski. It was opened in 1960. Tofig Ismayilov has been the director of the funicular since 2006.[2] The funicular has 11 Personnel. In Soviet times, it used coaches made in Kharkiv.
Baku Funicular has been repaired several times. It was closed in late 1980s and reopened in 2001. Baku Funicular was capitally repaired in 2001 and 2007. In April 2011, it was again closed for a complete overhaul, and reopened on May 23, 2012. Architect: europroject, Vienna/Austria (Architects A.Mueller/W.Hoffelner/H.Peter). Constructor: GIG projects, Austria[3]
The funicular has two stations:“Neftchilar Avenue” and “Highland Park".
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