The Lisbon funicular line is a national monument that is used by millions of tourists every year
Portugal declares day of mourning for 15 people killed in Lisbon funicular railway crash
Portugal is in mourning after at least 15 people were killed when a funicular railway car derailed and crashed on the streets of Lisbon. Witnesses told local media the car appeared out of control as it sped downhill shortly after 6pm during evening rush hour on Wednesday.
Named the Elevador da Glória, the yellow-and-white railway cars are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Lisbon, and date back to the 1800s. Some foreign nationals are among the dead from Wednesday’s derailment but emergency services have not identify the victims or disclosed their nationalities.
First opened in 1885 and electrified in 1915, the Glória is one of three funicular lines run by Lisbon municipal transport company, Carris.
