21 October 13:56
A report shows that the Gloria funicular cable in Lisbon does not meet safety standards, which led to the derailment that caused the death of 17 people.
Raluca Ioana Draghici
International
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The tragedy at the Gloria funicular in Lisbon, which occurred at the beginning of September and resulted in the death of 17 people, could have been avoided, according to a preliminary report from the Bureau for the Prevention and Investigation of Air and Railway Accidents (GPIAAF). The report indicates that the cable connecting the two cabins did not meet safety standards. Following the accident, GPIAAF recommended suspending the operation of all funiculars in Lisbon until the safety systems are verified. The Gloria funicular, opened in 1885, transports approximately 3 million passengers annually, linking the city center to the Upper District, known for its nightlife.
Sources
Raport: Cablul funicularului Gloria din Lisabona nu respecta normele de siguranță. Tragedia putea fi evitată
Cablul care lega cele două cabine ale funicularului Gloria de la Lisabona nu respecta normele, arată un nou raport de anchetă a accidentului din septembrie. Toate funicularele este necesar să rămână oprite, se recomandă în acest raport
Ce ar fi cauzat deraierea funicularului din Lisabona. Informații din raport
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