A Carris tram on the historic 28 route derailed on Sunday afternoon on Rua Angelina Vidal near the Graça neighborhood in Lisbon. The vehicle went off the tracks and blocked the roadway while traveling toward Martim Moniz, knocking down several bollards. The Lisbon Fire Brigade (Sapadores Bombeiros de Lisboa) attended the scene, and traffic resumed after recovery teams cleared the tram roughly two hours later with no injuries reported.
Carris Tram 28 Derails in Lisbon With No Injuries
Sunday, 8 November 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Carris is the public transport company responsible for operating buses and trams in Lisbon. It is a state-owned entity that serves as the primary provider of surface public transit within the city limits.
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