Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to lose for Preventive Maintenance
PALM SPRINGS —The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will close for annual preventative maintenance beginning Monday, Sept. 8, through Sunday, Oct. 12 with a tentative reopening date of Monday, Oct. 13 at 10:00 a.m. The last day to ride the Tram before the annual maintenance closure is Sunday, Sept. 7.
“During this year’s shutdown, we will be rebuilding the carriage on cabin one, which supports the cabin as it rides on the track ropes, and replacing the counter haul rope,” says Vice President of Tramway Systems Chris Bartsch. “Our Switzerland-based technicians will be performing annual service to the controls system. Annual state-permit testing will also be conducted.”
Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols adds, “To ensure the continued safety of our guests, the Tramway’s annual preventative maintenance closure provides our maintenance team the opportunity to conduct complex projects that cannot be completed during regular business hours.
We appreciate the community’s understanding each year and are eager to welcome them back in October.”
About Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram car. Opened in 1963, the Tram’s 80-passenger cars travel along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon from the Valley Station (elevation 2,643 ft.) to the Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft.) in approximately 10 minutes. For more information, please call 888-515-TRAM or 760-325-1391 or visit www.pstramway.com. Also, download the Tramway’s free mobile tour in the App Store or Google Play.
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- Tramcar: PS Tramway
