Lifelong transport enthusiast from Wales named among Lisbon rail crash victims
Andrew Young died when the Glória funicular cable railway derailed on Wednesday
Last updated 8th Sep 2025
An 82-year-old man from Holyhead in North Wales has been confirmed as one of the victims of last week's fatal rail crash in Portugal.
Andrew David Kenneth Young tragically died when the Glória funicular cable railway in Lisbon derailed on Wednesday, 3 September.
Mr Young’s family paid tribute to him in the following statement: “Andrew David Kenneth Young was known to most as Dave.
“He was raised in Auchterarder, Perthshire. He moved to Holyhead in 1980 where he had a long career as a customs officer.
“A lifelong transport enthusiast, in retirement he enjoyed visiting heritage railways and tramways around the world.
“It is a comfort to his sons, their mother, and his brothers that his final moments were in pursuit of the hobby which gave him so much happiness.”
Specialist officers from North Wales Police are continuing to support Mr Young’s family, who have requested privacy during this difficult time.
Commenting on X, MP for Ynys Môn Llinos Medi said: "Very sad news following the recent tragedy in Lisbon.
"I would like to send my condolences to David Young’s family and to those who have been affected.
"My deepest sympathy goes out to you."