Le Remontoir (Le Locle)

Le Remontoir is a funicular-like inclined elevator in Le Locle, Switzerland. It links the town's centre with Le Locle railway station located above. With a length of 62 m, it climbs a difference of elevation of 24 m. The lower station is located in Rue de la Côte at a small square named Sidmouth's Square.

Le Remontoir
Overview
StatusIn operation
OwnerCity of Le Locle
LocaleLe Locle, Switzerland
Termini
  • "Centre-Ville" at Rue de la Côte / Sidmouth's Square
  • "Gare"
Stations2
Service
TypeFunicular (inclined elevator)
Rolling stock1 for 16 persons
Ridership1,117,068 runs (2015–2020)
History
Opened1 September 2014 (2014-09-01)
Tower project2010
Inauguration13 June 2015 (2015-06-13)
Technical
Line length62 m (203 ft)
Number of tracks1
Electrificationfrom opening
Highest elevation946 m (3,104 ft)
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