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🇵🇹Portugal Issue No. 290

A year after the tragedy that killed sixteen people, the transport company Carris will reveal plans to restore the funicular in Lisbon. The incident occurred on September 3, 2025: a train derailed on

Given the new safety requirements and historical value of the route, engineers are looking for a balance between the reliability of the system and preserving the spirit of Lisbon. The investigation is ongoing - there are already suspects, including the ex-service director, and those responsible could face charges by the end of the year.

After the accident, the funicular did not work, and passengers are offered an alternative bus 51E. Today, the presentation will give the first answers about the future of this iconic place of the capital.

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