Over a hundred million passengers rode the cars in its first fifty years.

But the two cars sat in a dark warehouse for the next twenty seven years.

Operation of the funicular was suspended on grounds of improper design, nonconformance to safety standards and poor maintenance.

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It went back into operation in 2010.

In 2013, there was another accident where one car derailed.

The board also wants the operators to submit a plan detailing how they will keep passengers safe.

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Angels Flight at its former location.

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