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One year after the tragedy, what will change in Lisbon's historic elevators?

TVI Notícias28 August 2026 at 21:04

One year after the Elevador da Glória accident, Lisbon is beginning to implement changes to its historic elevators. The accident that marked the city exactly one year ago is driving a process of modernization and renovation of these iconic transport means.

The main changes include the installation of new carriages and safer brakes, aiming to prevent new accidents. The pavements in the elevator area are being reconstructed as part of this renovation process.

The path to complete modernization is still long, but the first concrete responses for the future of the historic elevators of the Portuguese capital are beginning to emerge. The responsible authorities are working to ensure that these symbols of Lisbon become safer for residents and tourists.

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