🔗 Share this article Faulty Cable Resulted in Lisbon Funicular Accident, Inquiry Reveals The fatal funicular crash in Portugal's capital that cost 16 people in the start of the ninth month was attributed to a defective wire, per the formal investigation released on Monday. This probe has recommended that the city's comparable cable cars stay out of service until their safety can be completely verified. Details of the Deadly Incident This accident took place when the 19th-century Elevador da Glória left the rails and crashed into a building, shocking the capital and raising serious worries about the security of ageing landmarks. The nation's transport safety authority (GPIAAF) noted that a line joining two compartments had disconnected moments before the crash on 3 September. Early Conclusions This initial document indicated that the wire failed to meet the required requirements set by the local transport operator. This wire failed to comply with the requirements in force to be employed for the Glória cable car. This comprehensive report additionally advised that all inclined railways in the city must be kept out of service until authorities can ensure they have adequate brakes able of immobilising the cars in the case of a wire failure. Fatalities and Injuries Among the 16 victims, 11 were foreign nationals, featuring three UK citizens, 2 Korean nationals, two Canadians, a French national, a citizen of Switzerland, an citizen of the United States, and one Ukrainian. The accident also hurt about twenty persons, comprising three British citizens. Among the national victims featured four workers from the same care facility, whose premises are situated at the peak of the steep side road accessed by the cable car. Historical Information This Elevador da Glória was inaugurated in 1885, employing a method of counterweights to drive its two wagons along its 870-foot route climbing and descending a precipitous slope. As per authorities, a standard examination on the morning of the crash identified no anomalies with the line that subsequently failed. The experts also reported that the conductor had engaged the cable car's brakes, but they were powerless to prevent the vehicle without the support of the counterweight system. The whole event unfolded in only 50 seconds, as stated by the investigation. Next Steps This bureau is expected to release a final report with operational guidelines within the coming year, though an preliminary report may offer more details on the development of the investigation.