The first fatality from the derailment of the Elevador da Glória in Lisbon has been identified. André Marques was the brake operator on duty on the Ascensor da Glória when the accident occurred, resulting in 16 deaths and 22 injuries. Today, a tram honoring his memory was unveiled.
A native of Oleiros, Marques was one of the first identified victims, and days later, the company announced it would name one of its trams after him to honor his loyalty to Carris.
The “André Marques” tram began operating in the capital, coinciding with the “153rd anniversary of CARRIS history.”
The Tribute
André Marques died following the derailment of the Elevador da Glória in Lisbon on September 3.
Carris announced today that it would name an articulated tram after André Marques, the brake operator who died as a result of the Elevador da Glória derailment in Lisbon.
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Following his death, Carris decided to honor him by naming an articulated tram “André Marques.”
“His loyalty, kindness, and sympathy towards others were always unparalleled,” the company said, noting he had worked there for 15 years.
The Câmara de Oleiros mourned the loss of André Marques, a native of the municipality, who was serving the Elevador da Glória in Lisbon when it derailed, causing the death of 16 people.
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“He performed his duties with excellence, being an exemplary representative of Carris in the city’s history, contributing significantly to the excellence of the service we provide daily to our clients and to Lisbon,” remarked the company.
Expressing sorrow over the “tragic end” of the brake operator, Carris remembered him as a “dedicated, kind, smiling professional, always eager to contribute to a greater good.”
The funeral ceremonies were attended by the President of the Republic, the Minister of Infrastructure, the Mayor of Lisbon, and the President of Carris.
The Derailment
It should be noted that the Elevador da Glória, located in the center of Lisbon, derailed at 6:04 PM on September 3, at Calçada da Glória.
The accident resulted in 16 deaths and around two dozen injuries, with most victims being foreign tourists.
João Oliveira, the national director of the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) of Lisbon and Vale do Tejo, informed that the injured are being treated at São José, Santa Maria, São Francisco Xavier, Cascais, and Amadora hospitals.
The Government declared a day of national mourning following the tragedy, while the Lisbon City Council declared three days of municipal mourning.
The Elevador da Glória is managed by Carris, connecting the Restauradores to the Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara in Bairro Alto along a 265-meter route and is popular among tourists.
