Unauthorized individuals trespass on blue line right-of-way, Chicago IL
VandalismSeveral unauthorized individuals trespassed on the Blue Line train tracks near Irving Park station. Train power was temporarily turned off for safety. There were no injuries or contact with the electrified rail. The trespassers appeared to be graffiti taggers and were removed safely.
Audio|Source: CTA Rail Ops - Chicago Transit Authority
03:47
Transcript:
00:00
I don't know.
00:05
101 control, approaching Irving Park, I got some unauthorized on the right-of-way.
00:11
A1-8-8-8-8-1-9, I got something unauthorized on the right-of-way.
00:18
What is the bulletin for?
00:25
186 control, what's the location? Is it Irving Park?
00:31
Control, what's the location there?
00:34
Oregon?
00:37
I'll check on it.
00:44
See if you can get close to the station, 234.
00:47
One-on-one,
00:49
Maintain visual.
00:50
Let me have an update.
00:53
That board controller, uh...
00:56
It looks like they're right by the bridge by Irving Park.
01:00
I'm going to see if I can get them on the train.
01:03
10-4[1].
01:04
So right by the bridge right there, near Irving Park.
01:10
I'm going to see if I can get it.
01:13
10-4[1].
01:16
10-4[1].
01:18
That's 1-4-4-4.
01:21
That's 1-4-4-4.
01:25
102, we need to roll with my remain standing.
01:29
104.
01:32
104.
01:34
104. 104.
01:41
Power located 202 out of the time.
01:43
Power has been moved in the area, Irving Park, on the blue line.
01:46
Due to unauthorized person on the right-of-way, power will be off from Irving Park to Sacramento in both directions.
01:53
Power located toward two hours time.
01:55
Power has been moved in the area, Irving Park, on the blue line.
01:58
Due to unauthorized person on the right-of-way, power will be off from Irving Park to Sacramento in both directions.
02:09
234, were you able to get to Addison, correct? 234.
02:17
One-on-one control.
02:19
One-on-one?
02:21
Some graffiti is, uh, they're on the highway now.
02:25
It is safe to restore power right away.
02:28
Repzo, send by.
02:30
So.
02:31
One-on-one?
02:33
Uh, some graffiti is, uh, they're not on the highway now.
02:37
It is safe to restore power right away please.
02:40
Rubble, ten-for-cent.
02:41
Step-war, send by.
02:47
Operator, any chance these are all taggers?
02:56
Operator, any chance these are all taggers?
03:02
Valid K-202.
03:03
All units are cleared and power is being restored at Irving Park on the blue line with the right-of-way report clear.
03:08
All units remain clear from Irving Park to Sacramento in both directions.
03:12
The ballot, 202, all standard, power was in process to be restored at Irving Park on the blue line with the right-of-way clear.
03:18
All units remain clear from Irving Park to Sacramento in both directions.
03:22
Uh,
03:23
How many was it?
03:29
There were five of them.
03:31
No, third rail contact injuries?
03:34
No, no contact with the third rail.
03:37
What's your badge?
03:40
Badge 69032.
03:43
No third rail contact.
03:45
No, no contact with the third rail.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment; message received or affirmative (OK).
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Location mentioned:
Irving Park, 3931 N Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
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