The New York Times

Lisbon Funicular Was Inspected Hours Before Deadly Crash

Investigators are searching for the cause of the crash that killed 16 people, with questions focusing on a possible failure of the cable that kept the two cars in balance. By Emma Bubola and Daniela ...
CNN

What to know about the deadly Lisbon funicular crash

At least 16 people were killed and several injured after the carriage of a funicular – a type of railway that travels up and down steep slopes – derailed in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon on ...
The Conversation

Tragedy has struck Lisbon’s funicular railway. A transport expert explains how these old‑fashioned trains work

Some 15 people have died after the Gloria funicular railway car in Lisbon, Portugal, derailed and crashed on Wednesday local time. Emergency services have also confirmed that more than 18 people were ...
The New York Times

Authorities Point to Cable Disconnecting in First Report on Lisbon Funicular Crash

Portuguese authorities released a highly anticipated preliminary report into the disaster, which killed 16 people this week. By Amelia NierenbergTiago Carrasco and Pranav Baskar Tiago Carrasco ...