President promulgates new rail transport licensing, maintenance and inspection regime following Glória funicular derailment

The President has enacted a new legal framework for the licensing, maintenance, and safety inspection of rail transport, including metros, trams, and historic funiculars. The law shifts responsibility for safety certification and supervision from the national rail safety authority to the Mobility and Transport Authority (AMT) to comply with European independence requirements.

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This new law aims to strengthen safety and oversight for urban transport systems like metros and funiculars across Portugal, potentially leading to more rigorous maintenance standards for the transport you use in your daily life.

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