The Elevador da Glória, a historic funicular in Lisbon, derailed on September 3, 2025, at 18:00, causing a tragedy with 16 dead. Most of the victims were foreign tourists, although five of the victims were Portuguese.
One year after the accident, little is known about the causes of the derailment. Investigations continue without definitive conclusions about what caused the tragedy in the iconic funicular of the Portuguese capital.
The Elevador da Glória is one of the most emblematic means of transport in Lisbon, connecting the downtown area of the city to the high neighborhood and being frequented daily by tourists and locals.
