Cattedrale is situated at the loop. Below the passing loop, the line again descends into a tunnel, before emerging into the courtyard of the Acquarello Hotel and terminating on Piazza Cioccaro in the city centre. Operation The line is operated by the Trasporti Pubblici Luganesi (TPL), who also operate the city's bus network. The line runs continuously from 05:00 to midnight, seven days a week. The funicular has the following parameters: Both terminal stations have platforms on both sides, one used by boarding passengers and the other by alighting passengers. The intermediate request stop at Cattedrale is unusual, as its single short platform is situated alongside the northern track of the passing loop, and can thus only be served by alternate services in each direction. A stop is requested by buttons at the stop and in car 2, the car which always uses the northern side of the loop, and only a single door is opened at this stop. All platforms are equipped with platform doors, which open in synchronisation with the car doors. See also List of funicular railways List of funiculars in Switzerland References External links Page on the funicular from the TPL's web site (in Italian) Article on the funicular from the Funimag online magazine Video of the funicular in 1991 from YouTube Funicular railways in Switzerland Transport in Lugano Railway lines opened in 1886 Former water-powered funicular railways converted to electricity Metre gauge railways in Switzerland