Train loses traction near Science Park, Boston MA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a train near Science Park in Boston appeared to lose traction while attempting to ascend a hill, causing it to slide backward and impede movement. Personnel coordinated efforts to place multiple trains in neutral and assist with clearing the tracks. No injuries or damage were confirmed in the exchange.
Audio|Heard on: MBTA Green Line Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
03:4
Transcript:
00:00
Central answering 886.
00:05
I'm currently stuck in the north station and to the PD fault, but the car won't go anymore.
00:16
It keeps sliding backwards.
00:24
All right, stand by.
00:25
A86 Central to report of 901 Elvina.
00:31
Stand by over.
00:36
I know one, Central.
00:43
901, we have a train stuck trying to get off the hill at Science Park.
00:49
3825, can you put your train in neutral? Stand by.
00:51
Over.
00:56
Wait, the message not there.
00:57
Stand by.
01:00
Stand by.
01:05
And neutral standby.
01:08
No, (number withheld).
01:10
Once you train in neutral, stand by.
01:13
Okay, the Misfits North 3rd, stand by.
01:17
One, could you walk up to 886 so you can get them off the hill at Science Park? Over.
01:26
That's so far on the social.
01:27
Give me a ride over access.
01:28
I will go.
01:30
Yes, this time 825 has their train on neutral standby.
01:34
There's nothing heading out in the eastbound.
01:37
Let me know when you're on 886 and you clear the right of way.
01:40
All operators, north station turn back.
01:42
We have a level one protect.
01:49
All right, Central.
01:50
I'm going to assist location at this moment.
01:54
Are you ongoing 886?
02:01
Are you in the lobby?
02:04
We all sitting here in the lobby.
02:11
We see you when you're going to ten one, (name withheld).
02:18
Thank you for another one.
02:22
What's your back number on that one?
02:26
Really? Five (number withheld).
02:35
Nine hundred and eleven, this is Central.
02:36
Over to eighty-six.
02:38
Do you copy? Five (number withheld).
02:42
We're on the move.
02:51
Yeah, I didn't catch the plate.
02:52
I got you.
02:58
Nine hundred and eleven, Central.
03:00
Are you moving this time?
03:03
All right, I have it. Message received.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Science Park/West End, Boston, MA 02114
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