US EditionCrashed Lisbon funicular had faulty cable: official inquiry
The faulty cable failed safety standards and maintenance checks, causing 17 deaths and injuring about 20, with all Lisbon funiculars now suspended pending safety confirmation.
- On 3 September, the Glória funicular in Lisbon derailed at 6:15pm, killing 17 and injuring about 20 after crashing into a building.
- The probe said the counterweight cable was defective and uncertified, acquired by Carris in 2022 and not compliant with CCFL specifications.
- A cable linking two cabins disconnected shortly before the crash, disabling the counterweight system, and safety systems cut power so brakes failed despite the Glória driver activating the emergency brake.
- On Monday, a report indicated that authorities ordered all Lisbon funiculars out of service until inspectors confirm braking systems can immobilise cabins, and investigators said the full report will take about 11 months.
- Multiple maintenance records referred to outdated or non‑existent standards, the state body that manages Lisbon's funiculars did not cover the Glória line, and investigators warned the preliminary report is incomplete and not aimed at assigning liability.
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Cable failure, maintenance flaws contributed to Portugal funicular crash, investigation says
The failure of a steel cable and maintenance flaws contributed to the crash of a streetcar in the Portuguese capital Lisbon last month that killed 16 people — including three from Canada — and injured 21 others, according to an official preliminary report published Monday.
The funicular accident in Lisbon with 16 deaths is now more than a month ago. Now the authorities have announced further details on the cause of the accident – and have made a recommendation for all trains in the city. According to preliminary findings, the connecting cable between the two railway wagons, which had dissolved at that time, did not comply with the standards, as the competent investigating authority announced on Monday.
The Gloria funicular accident on September 3 killed 16 people, including five Portuguese and 11 foreigners.
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