Overloading, violation of SOPs have made Kashmir’s Gondola cable car vulnerable to technical snags
The Gondola cable car in Gulmarg, Kashmir, is facing frequent technical failures due to significant overloading and the violation of standard operating procedures. Recent incidents have left hundreds of tourists stranded, raising concerns about safety and management practices.
Why it matters
The report underscores the dangers of prioritizing tourism revenue over safety protocols in high-altitude infrastructure, which can lead to life-threatening situations.
Overloading, extending ride hours and violating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) made Asia’s highest cable car, Gondola, vulnerable to frequent faults in Baramulla’s tourist hotspot, Gulmarg. The cable car saw a major six-hour-long fault, leaving 300 tourists stuck mid-air in cabins on May 25.
The article relies on official sources and reported incidents to highlight operational failures.
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