Hybrid cable/rail transportation system, transportation unit for such a transportation system and method for operating such a transportation system

A method for operating a hybrid cable/rail transportation system, the method comprising:

• (a) moving a cabin along a cable transportation system portion supported by hanging from a first trolley, the cabin comprising a roof with a first coupling device configured to be selectively coupled with the first trolley, and a floor with a second coupling device configured to be selectively coupled with a second trolley;
• (b) uncoupling the cabin from the first trolley;
• (c) coupling the cabin with the second trolley;
• (d) moving the cabin along a rail transportation system portion supported by resting on the second trolley;
• and
• (e) at least one of:
• (i) moving the cabin further along the rail transportation system portion supported by resting on the second trolley;
• (ii) uncoupling the cabin from the second trolley;
• (iii) coupling the cabin with the first trolley;
• and
• (iv) moving the cabin along the cable transportation system portion supported by hanging from the first trolley.