The Glória Funicular is a hybrid funicular-tram line in the civil parish of Santo António, in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by Carris. It connects the Pombaline downtown with the Bairro Alto. Along with the Elevador do Lavra and the Elevador da Bica it is one of three such funiculars in Lisbon.
It opened in 1885, and electric-powered services were introduced in 1915. Two new, identical, vehicles were constructed by German engineering company Maschinenfabrik Esslingen. Each can carry 42 people plus the conductor. The system was classified as a National Monument in 2002.
On 3 September 2025, one of the cars derailed and collided with a building, resulting in 16 deaths. The service was subsequently suspended.
It is scheduled to reopen in 2029.
Sources
- Wikipédia (fr) : Funiculaire de Glória
- Wikipedia (en): Ascensor da Glória
- Wikidata: Q99636
- Official website
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