Explosion and smoke reported near third rail at North Berkeley station, Berkeley CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a train operator at North Berkeley station reported an explosion and a smell of smoke near the third rail. An investigation was conducted to check for electrical hazards. Train movement restrictions were issued as a precaution.
Audio|Heard on: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) - Rail Operations
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01:41
Transcript:
00:00
I noticed an explosion of some sort,
00:03
the opposite side of the third rail.
00:07
But I don't know what it was.
00:09
I do smell like a little bit of smoke, but I don't see no smoke.
00:12
It was ahead of the train, so it's weird.
00:15
Where exactly was it at? 2-2-2-2.1 start heading north.
00:20
You have a (number withheld) in the tube.
00:22
Up to our line, please.
00:24
At the 4-car marker when I was coming in North Berkeley.
00:27
And it was on the two side?
00:29
Acknowledged 2-2-2 heading north.
00:32
No, it was on the one side, but it was the opposite side of the third rail.
00:36
So,
00:37
yeah, I don't know what good.
00:40
So you say it was on side of the third rail?
00:44
515 left up on one, or left up on two.
00:47
About three minutes 12, am I good to take my release?
00:50
Okay, fine.
00:51
This is how to throw a real underneath the yellow strip.
00:55
And it was a four car marker?
00:57
Hey, Tom. And do you have a clear report at this time, 451?
01:01
I have a clear report.
01:03
9.50, uh,
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automatic.
01:07
Acknowledged. I'm going to give you a row manual 2D part and let me know if you see anything hazard.
01:12
Do you see any smoke?
01:14
I don't see any smoke.
01:16
Uh, 451 in Romaineer on the R1 track to MAPO 7-0.
01:20
Rebats. 4-1-9-1-R1 track to my 4-7-0.
01:25
Restriction and perceivable caution, they do not exceed 10 miles per hour.
01:29
Restriction, procedural precaution, it's an hour.
01:33
451, reback is correct, release for your whole position, JIS.
01:37
ATO, once you're clear a platform, one, let me know if you see anything else hazard is 1806.
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Location mentioned:
North Berkeley, 1750 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702
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