A year after crash of an iconic Lisbon streetcar, a memorial but no promises for restored service
Summary
Lisbon held a memorial for the 16 people who died in the derailment of the Glória funicular, an old streetcar, one year after the accident. The funicular and two others remain out of service while investigations and safety checks continue, with plans to modernize and reopen the Glória line by 2029.Key Facts
- The Glória funicular derailed and crashed in Lisbon on September 3, 2025, killing 16 people and injuring 24.
- Most victims were foreigners, likely tourists, as the funicular is a popular attraction.
- A memorial with a 150-year-old olive tree and limestone blocks with victims’ names was inaugurated.
- The funicular is a type of streetcar that travels up and down steep hills using a cable system.
- Lisbon’s tourism relies heavily on attractions like the funicular, with about 10 million visitors last year.
- Service on the Glória funicular and two other funiculars remains stopped due to safety investigations.
- The city’s regular streetcars are still operating.
- Carris, the company that runs Lisbon’s transport, plans to modernize the Glória funicular and aims to reopen it by 2029 through an international tender process.
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