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In a devastating turn of events, a faulty cable has been identified as the cause of the Lisbon funicular crash that took 16 lives. The Elevador da Glória, a beloved 19th-century attraction, careened off its rails and into a building, shocking the city and raising concerns about the safety of its aging infrastructure. The official inquiry's preliminary report reveals that the cable linking the two cabins was not up to the standards set by the city's transport operator, CCFL. As a result, Lisbon's other funiculars remain out of service until their braking systems can be confirmed safe. This tragedy has impacted not only the city but also the families of the 11 foreign nationals who lost their lives, including citizens from the UK, South Korea, Canada, France, Switzerland, the US, and Ukraine. The Portuguese victims included staff members from a social care institution located at the top of the funicular's route. With the final report and safety recommendations expected within the year, the city of Lisbon grapples with the aftermath of this tragic accident.