As representatives of the cable car explained, despite adverse weather conditions, it was decided to operate the lift at the minimum allowable speed due to the large number of people wanting to ride. "The queue was growing, and despite warnings about the wind and signals, dissatisfaction was increasing. We decided to run the cable car at the minimum speed of 3.5 kilometers per hour," the park noted.
When the wind intensified, the safety system automatically stopped the cable car's movement.
A service engineer from Doppelmayr, the company that built the cable car, explained that in conditions of strong wind, the warning and speed limitation system is activated.
He added: "After the stop, we checked the sensors and brought people down at a limited speed. This is standard practice, and there were no technical malfunctions."
Park staff actively informed visitors through loudspeakers about the current situation and rules of conduct. "The majority of complaints came from those in line, while passengers in the cabins reacted calmly and understood the situation," the park concluded.
As soon as the wind calmed down, the cable car resumed operation. Additionally, the park announced plans to install warning signs inside the cabins and in the waiting area, as well as to place signs with safety instructions and indications of situations when the cable car may be stopped.
