Monongahela Incline

The Monongahela Incline was built at a cost of $50,000 and opened on May 28, 1870. Since then, it has transported millions of passengers. The incline opened up Mt. Washington to development, enabling people to live 600 feet above the city and still have easy access to factories and businesses along the river.

The Monongahela Incline was consolidated into Port Authority operations in 1964 and declared a historic structure by the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation in 1970.

In 1982, Port Authority made improvements to the incline with the replacement of car bodies, improved access and renovated stations. The trestle supporting the road bed was changed to a new steel structure on concrete piers.

The 1994 renovation project was more extensive. The electrical and mechanical components of the machinery were replaced, an addition to the upper station was completed and trackway lighting was installed.

Mon Incline Facts:

• Length:  635 feet
• Elevation:  369.39 feet
• Grade:  35 degrees, 35 minutes
• Speed:  6 miles per hour
• Passenger:  Capacity 23 per car
• Opened:  May 28, 1870
• Renovated:  1882 (with steel structure)
• Renovated:  1982-83 new track structure, cars and stations
• Renovated: 1994 upper, lower stations, restored cars, replaced electric motors and controls

Fares:

Cash fares, passes and tickets are accepted as payment on the Monongahela incline.

• $2.00 cash fare each way (roundtrip $2.50 with transfer valid for three hours)
• $1.00 Child (age 6-11) or Disabled, cash fare each way (roundtrip $1.25, with transfer valid for three hours)

Hours:

• Monday through Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.
• Sundays and Holidays 8:45 a.m. to Midnight

Duquesne Incline

The Duquesne Incline was very close to going out of business in 1963, when a group of Duquesne residents raised money and took over its operation as the non-profit Society for the Preservation of the Duquesne Incline.

Facts:

• Length: 400 feet
• Elevation: 800 feet
• Grade: 30 degrees
• Speed: 6 miles per hour
• Passenger:   Capacity 23 per car

Fares:

Cash fares, passes and tickets are accepted as payment on the Duquesne incline.

• $2.00 cash fare each way 
• $1.00 Child (age 6-11) or Disabled, cash fare each way
• Group rates are available upon request (Call 412-381-1665)

Hours:

• Monday through Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.
• Sundays and Holidays 7:00 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.

Go to the Duquense Incline Website