Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Funicular Crash in Lisbon Raises Questions on Safety and Maintenance

The investigation into the funicular crash in Lisbon, which killed 16 people, has focused on a possible failure of the cable that connected the two cars, raising questions on safety and maintenance. The crash occurred on Wednesday, when one car of the Elevador da Glória funicular, a popular landmark in

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon Funicular Crash: At Least 15 Killed After Derailed Tram Crashes

More than a dozen people were killed after the Glória funicular derailed and crashed in Lisbon, Portugal, prompting a national day of mourning. The Elevador da Glória, a popular tourist attraction, is one of three funiculars that run up and down the city's steep hills, carrying millions of