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Train triggers dragging equipment alarm on Norfolk Southern line, Mertztown PA

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Near Valley Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539

A train on the Norfolk Southern line near Filepost 18.8 triggered alarms due to dragging equipment detected between several axles, indicating a possible mechanical issue on the track.

Audio|Source: NS Reading Line Radio Feed
01:32
Transcript:
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Critical alarm[2]. Critical alarm. Critical alarm. Norfolk Southern near Filepost 18.8[4]. Main 2[1]. Dragging equipment[3] near axle 4.2. Norfolk Southern near Filepost 18.8. Main 2.
00:29
Dragging equipment[3] from axle 4.2.2 near axle 4.3. Critical alarm[2]. Second, dragging equipment from axle 4.5.2 near axle 4.7.
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Equipment from axle 4.2 to axle 4.3. Critical alarm[2]. Second dragging equipment from axle 4.5 to axle 4.7. Norfolk Southern near Filepost 18.8[4]. Main 2[1].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Main 2: Identifies the track line affected
[2]
Critical alarm: Severe alert indicating urgent condition
[3]
Dragging equipment: Possible mechanical issue on train
[4]
Filepost 18.8: Specific track location marker

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Location mentioned:
Near Valley Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539
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