A steel cable failure and maintenance flaws has been attributed to causing a Lisbon funicular crash last month, killing 16 and injuring 21.
The century-old streetcar, a popular tourist attraction, derailed after the cable, in use for less than a year, broke. The cable was not certified for public transport and was improperly installed, per the preliminary report.
Safety systems failed as the pneumatic brake lost power and the manual brake was insufficient. A detailed final report is expected next year, focusing on potential brake improvements. No direct quotes provided in the source material.
