A year has passed since a funicular train derailed in Lisbon, Portugal, killing 16 people and injuring 24 others. The incident, which occurred on a steep hill in the city, remains under investigation, and no official promises have been made about restoring the funicular service. On the anniversary of the tragedy, the city held a memorial near the crash site, where a 150-year-old olive tree stood at the center of a ring of limestone blocks engraved with the names of the victims. Foreign ambassadors laid wreaths, and the Patriarch of Lisbon offered a blessing, marking the solemn occasion. The funicular, known as the Gloria, was a popular tourist attraction, famous for its yellow color and its route up and down a steep hill in tandem with a second car. The accident was one of the worst in Lisbon’s recent history and has cast a shadow over the city’s booming tourism industry. Last year, Lisbon welcomed about 10 million tourists, and Portugal as a whole received around 30 million visitors. Authorities confirmed that 11 of the 16 fatalities were likely foreign tourists, highlighting the impact of the tragedy on the city’s international visitors. Service on the Gloria funicular has been suspended since the accident as the investigation continues. Two other funiculars in the city are also out of service during routine inspections. Meanwhile, regular streetcars continue to operate normally. Carris, the company managing the city’s public transport, announced plans to launch an international tender in early 2025 for the modernization of the affected funicular. The goal is to have the Gloria back in service by 2029. Portugal’s public prosecutor’s office aims to release a final report on the accident’s causes and any potential criminal liability by March. Families of the victims, however, have expressed frustration over the lack of communication from authorities. In a letter obtained by public broadcaster RTP, they described the past year as “a year of silence,” stating they had not received any updates or contact from officials. A preliminary report from last year indicated that the failure of a steel safety cable and maintenance issues contributed to the crash. The funicular derailed on a bend, hurtling down the hill before crashing into a building and leaving the wooden cabin severely damaged.