A preliminary report on the Lisbon funicular crash that killed 16 people, including three British nationals, revealed multiple failings, including a defective cable that was never certified for passenger use. The report criticized the lack of oversight by Carris, the company operating the funicular, and noted that the emergency brake system failed to function properly. Lisbon's mayor stated the tragedy was due to technical issues, not political ones. All cable cars in Lisbon are currently out of service pending safety checks.