Families of the 16 victims who died in the 2025 Glória Funicular derailment have inaugurated a memorial in Lisbon while expressing frustration over a lack of accountability and support. Victims stated in an open letter that they feel overlooked by the Lisbon City Council, which claims it did not have access to the families' contact details to provide promised assistance.
Glória Funicular victims mark one year since tragedy
Friday, 4 September 2026AI summary

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- Portugal: Funicular victims, families feel ‘forgotten’ by Lisbon city hallMacau Business ·
- “There are absences that the passing of days does not erase”: Memorial to the victims of the Glória funicular derailment inauguratedcmjornal.pt ·
- A tram named shamedn.pt ·
- Lisbon City Council responds to complaints from Glória Funicular victims: contacts 'were not made available'cnnportugal.iol.pt ·





