Transit Unplugged News Minute Happy 150th Birthday to the Cable Car!

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Passenger trains now require video recording devices

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to increase safety, and happy 150th birthday to the cable car!

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Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Update.

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The Federal Railroad Administration announced a final rule requiring the

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installation of video recording devices on all passenger trains providing intercity

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rail passenger or commuter service.

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The devices will help maintain a higher standard of safety and will play a

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vital role in accident investigations.

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And San Francisco is commemorating the 1873 invention of the beloved cable car.

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It revolutionized urban transportation by providing a

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safe method to travel steep hills.

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As a part of the celebration events, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation

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Agency is honoring MUNI's oldest surviving cable car line, the California

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Line, with a special $5 all day pass throughout the end of the year.

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This Transit Unplugged News Minute is being brought to you by Modaxo.

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Passionate about moving the world's people, I'm Julie Gates.