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Railroad crossing malfunction causes bus reroute in Altamont, Altamont NY

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audio iconTraffic
Altamont Blvd, Altamont, NY 12009

According to the dispatch call, the railroad crossing near Stewart's in Altamont is malfunctioning with lights flashing and gates down without a train present. This caused school buses to be rerouted, and an officer was sent to assist.

Audio|Heard on: Albany NY Schools Group Calls
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01:14
Transcript:
00:00
Drivers, GPD is aware.
00:02
They did call CSX, but I'm going to send an officer over there for help.
00:06
So any driver needing to go up and down the hill in Altamont, please be aware you have to divert.
00:14
Bobby, you don't have to develop the other set of tracks, the lights down too, do you?
00:19
No, I don't, well, I didn't see them when I drove up Dunsville, so that's probably fine.
00:29
I'm sure you heard,
00:30
I turned around.
00:32
I'm headed down to school.
00:34
I'm picking up there and students on Main Street.
00:37
All right, copy that.
00:39
Thank you.
00:41
47th in service.
00:44
Uh, 47-page.
00:46
Is the railroad track letter now?
00:49
Yeah, the railroad tracks right near the plaza there, right in Altamont near Stewart's.
00:55
The lights are flashing and the arms are down, but there's no train.
01:00
The CBD did call CSX for us, and I'm sending an officer over there.
01:06
And if you want to stage anywhere for the morning before your Altamont run and after your Altamont run, that would be great.

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Location mentioned:
Altamont Blvd, Altamont, NY 12009

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