Lisbon, Portugal (AP) – First research report on the fatal derailment of popularity Portugal tram On Saturday, he said the cable connecting the two cabins essentially snapped.
16 people were killed and 21 others were injured in crash Wednesday. Officials called it One of Lisbon’s worst tragedies Recent memories.
A report by the Air and Railway Accident Investigation Office, released Saturday, said the two cabins had moved below about 6 meters (20 feet) when they suddenly lost the balance power provided by the connecting cables.
The yellow and white tram is known as the Elevedor da Gloria and takes you up the steep downtown hills. The upper cabin speeds downwards.
“The cabin brakemen immediately applied pneumatic brakes and handbrakes to stop them from moving,” the report said. “These actions had no effect on stopping or slowing down the cabin speed and continued to accelerate under the slope.”
Examining the remains at the site quickly revealed that the connection cable had collapsed at a mounting point to the cabin at the top of the hill,” the report said.
Trams, technically known as performance, are utilized with steel cables, and descending vehicles help to help lift other vehicles with their weight. It can carry over 40 people sitting and standing.
The exact number of passengers for each vehicle at the time has not yet been determined, the report said.
Crash Fallen Trams have been in use since 1914.
The final report, including facts, analysis and conclusions regarding the cause of the accident, is expected to be published later. If a final report is not possible within one year, the provisional report will be published.
