Hundreds of North Texans utilized DART's new Silver Line to attend Addison's Fourth of July celebration, Kaboom Town. Many riders chose the train to avoid traffic and congestion. Some riders were using the line for the first time, including one woman who preferred not to drive.

CBS News Texas spoke to riders on the new line, which runs from Carrollton to Addison. Riders included families with young children, all eager to attend the celebration. Further details about the event and the new Silver Line are available from CBS News Texas.