Inquiry recommends Lisbon funicular trams stay closed after September crash
Summary
An official investigation in Portugal has determined that a cable fault caused a funicular tram crash in Lisbon, resulting in 16 fatalities. The inquiry recommends that other funicular trams in Lisbon remain closed until they are confirmed safe. Complete safety guidelines will be announced after a final report is provided within the next year.Key Facts
- A funicular railcar crash in Lisbon killed 16 people in September.
- The crash happened on the 19th-century Gloria tramway.
- 11 of the victims were foreigners, from countries including the UK, Canada, South Korea, the US, France, Switzerland, and Ukraine.
- About 20 people were injured in the accident.
- An inquiry found that a faulty cable was to blame for the crash.
- The crash report suggests the brakes were applied but were not sufficient to stop the tram.
- Other funicular trams in Lisbon are recommended to stay closed until safety is assured.
- A final detailed safety report is expected within the next year.
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