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Funicular
A funicular is a lift designed for raising and lowering people (cargo) in cars along an inclined rail track using a traction cable and a cable-driven electric drive mechanism (drive), installed outside the cars
Source: "RULES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND SAFE OPERATION OF FUNICULARS (INCLINED LIFTS)"
(approved by the Order of the State Inspectorate for Safety of Industrial Installations of Russia dated 18.06.1992 No. 16)