Gadgetbahn

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Gadgetbahn is a neologism that refers to a public transport concept or implementation that is touted by its developers and supporters as futuristic or innovative, but in practice is less feasible or reliable, and more expensive than traditional modes such as buses, trams and trains. It is a portmanteau of the English word "gadget" and the German word Bahn, meaning "railway". The same mode of transportation can vary in success significantly between implementations. While urban gondola lift systems have sometimes been called gadgetbahns in places poorly suited to them, the Mi Teleférico system in La Paz has 11 lines, 15 second headways, and is being expanded because of high ridership.

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