Incident Overview
A recent incident at the Gloria Funicular in Lisbon has raised serious concerns about maintenance practices. The visual inspection of the cable, conducted daily, was drastically reduced on the day of the accident. Instead of the standard procedure, it lasted only from 9:13 to 9:46 AM, a mere 33 minutes.
Inspection Details
According to the manual, inspections should involve a complete journey in the elevator pit to check for any issues, such as broken wires. If defects are found, vehicles must be stopped immediately. However, in this case, the cable was reported to be in perfect condition during the shortened inspection. It had only been in use for 263 days, well below the recommended replacement interval of 600 days.
Probable Cause
The initial theory of a "broken cable" does not align with the inspection results from nine hours prior. The most likely explanation is a failure in the cable's attachment to one of the vehicles, suggesting a potential oversight in the maintenance process.
This event highlights critical gaps in safety protocols and underscores the need for stricter adherence to inspection guidelines to prevent future accidents.
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