Strong winds bring Ješted funicular to a halt

Strong winds have brought to a halt the cabin funicular running to the peak of the Ještěd ski resort in Liberec, one of the most popular winter resorts in the Czech Republic. According to Vladimir Štepan, who is in charge of the funicular it was no longer possible to keep it running. The past 24 hours have brought winds of over 100 km/hour and they may not subside until the New Year. The funicular has a capacity of 35 persons and runs at a max speed of 36km/hour. The length of trail to Ješted is 1188m.