Glória Elevator "was a codfish with wings and Carris itself did not know in detail the functioning mechanism"

The Glória Elevator, in Lisbon, is to be replaced in 2029, after a spectacular accident that occurred in 2025. The equipment was described as "a codfish with wings" and Carris itself, the company responsible for the elevator, did not know in detail the mechanism of its operation. This lack of knowledge about the internal functioning of the elevator contributed to the situation that led to the need for its replacement. The 2025 accident was considered spectacular, drawing attention to the conditions of the historic Lisbon elevator.