Carris, the company responsible for operating the Elevador da Glória in Lisbon, has still not instituted any disciplinary proceedings one year after the accident that occurred on September 3, 2025. The accident involved the historic funicular elevator that connects Baixa to Bairro Alto, the neighborhoods of the Portuguese capital.
The company, which operated the funicular elevator classified as a National Monument, has not opened any internal procedure to investigate responsibilities for the facts that led to the accident. The situation raises questions about the management and supervision of historic equipment under Carris's responsibility.
According to applicable legislation, some disciplinary infractions may expire, which means that the delay in opening proceedings may result in the impossibility of applying sanctions to those responsible. This fact concerns specialists in transport management and heritage protection.
The Elevador da Glória is one of the most emblematic means of transport in Lisbon, operating since the 19th century and used daily by thousands of people, both residents and tourists. The September 2025 accident marked one of the most serious moments in the recent history of this icon of the city.
