Ngong Ping 360 cable car opens in Hong Kong after typhoon delay - SCMP archive
This article was first published on September 18, 2006. Breezy launch is on the cards By Dennis Eng The Ngong Ping 360 cable car will open today in one of the windiest months of the year, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. Windy conditions with gusts reaching 90km/h occur on 5.5 days for a total of 52 hours in September on average, according to measurements taken at Ngong Ping between 2002…
On September 18, 2006, the Ngong Ping 360 cable car in Hong Kong is set to open, despite three months of delays. During this period, the system faced some damage following Typhoon Prapiroon seven weeks ago. The Hong Kong Observatory forecasts moderate north to northeasterly winds for today, with gusts reaching 90 km/h. The Ngong Ping 360 cable car will commence operations at 1pm, following inspections by Electrical and Mechanical Services Department staff.
The cable car system has been designed to withstand local weather conditions and can cope with wind speeds exceeding 100 km/h. However, a trial run on June 14 revealed a cabin collision during the inaugural ride, causing an automatic safety mechanism to halt the operation and leave 500 passengers stranded.
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