How steep is the Peak Tram?
How steep is the Peak Tram?
between 4 to 25.7 degrees
Getting to the Peak by the Peak Tram is an unforgettable experience. One of the world’s oldest and most famous funicular railways, the tram rises to 396 metres (about 1,300 feet) above sea level. It is so steep that the buildings you pass look like they are leaning a gradient of between 4 to 25.7 degrees!
How does the Peak Tram work?
The Peak Tram is a funicular system with two trams in operation at all times, balancing each other on a single haulage cable that leads from the winding house at the top of the incline. The cable means both trams move at the same time, one moving upwards, the other downwards.
Is Victoria Peak Tram open?
The Peak Tower houses the Upper Terminal of the Peak Tram and a lot of the restaurants, shops and entertainment options (including Sky Terrace 428) at Victoria Peak. From Monday to Friday, The Peak Tower opens at 10 am and closes at 11 pm. On Weekends and public holidays, it opens at 8 am.
How old is the Peak Tram in Hong Kong?
1888
The Peak Tram is one of the world’s oldest, and steepest, funicular railways. Since opening in 1888, the tramway has become one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, transporting over 6 million passengers every year up the steep incline on Hong Kong Island.
How old is the cable railway in Hong Kong?
Government approval was granted in 1882 and the Hong Kong High Level Tramways Company was born. Construction began in September 1885 and the line was officially opened in May 1888 by Governor Sir George William des Voeux. The new tram connected Murray Barracks to Victoria Gap with five stops in-between.
When was the peak tram built?
30 May 1888
With the commencement of service on 30 May 1888, the Peak Tram became the first cable funicular in Asia, extending 1,350 metres and connecting five intermediate stations.
What time does Peak Tram start?
The service operates from 7am to 11-30pm from Admiralty and 8am to midnight from the Peak.
Who owns the Peak Tram?
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels
The Peak Tram is owned and operated by Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH), the owner of Hong Kong’s Peninsula Hotel along with other properties.
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