Tragedy in Lisbon Exposes Gaps in Infrastructure Safety Oversight

On a somber Wednesday evening, Lisbon faced a tragic calamity as the iconic Gloria funicular derailed, resulting in the deaths of at least fifteen people and injuring eighteen more, five critically. This accident—occurring on one of the city’s busiest tourist routes connecting Restauradores Square with Bairro Alto—has exposed glaring lapses in infrastructure safety that demand rigorous scrutiny from officials. How Did This Happen Under Watchful Eyes? The Ascensor de Gloria is not merely a tourist attraction; it is a critical link for daily commuters and visitors alike. Yet despite its importance and steady usage over decades, safety protocols evidently failed....