The reason for Phung Nan from the track in Portugal on September 3 may be a cliff of the cable between the cabin, the report of Lusa.
In the office of prevention and investigation of aviation and rail accidents (GPIAAF), it should be noted that during the process of checking fragments at the scene of the font, it turned out that the cable between the two wagons was broken at the point inside the top of the first cabin. The rest of Funicular is in good condition. On Wednesday, September 3, with the collapse of Funicular Gloria in Lisbon, 16 people were injured not compatible with life. A lining like an electric car falls from excellent height.
She left the observation deck in the park, lost control and stabbed into the building. Fifth, mayor of the city, Karlush Maedash, announced the funeral day. Authorities suspend the work of all Funicular Metropolitan until the test is completed. ~ “Gloria” ~ – one of the main symbols of Lisbon. Funicula is located in the city center and connecting the restaurant square with the San Ped-de-alcantara garden. The length of the route is 265 m. This line was opened in 1885 and worked on a steam engine, and in 1915, it was electrified.
Funicular is still one of the oldest people in Europe. It is believed that Gloria transports about 3 million people. Each year – mostly tourists. In February 2002, a Funicular was recognized as a national monument.