Lisbon funicular crash initial report reveals litany of failings

People seen running after funicular derails in Lisbon

It said the cable was not technically suitable and was acquired in 2022 by the company that runs Lisbon's public transport, Carris.

Portugal's Air and Rail Accident Investigations Bureau said an underground cable - which acted as a counterweight between two carriages and broke, prompting the

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