Broken rail causes signal and crossing issues at clay street, Ottumwa IA
Rail IncidentA broken rail was found in the island circuit near Clay Street, causing intermittent signal and crossing problems. Crews confirmed the rail is passable for trains but will take time to repair.
Audio|Source: Ottumwa Area Railroads
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Transcript:
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There's a broken rail right in the island circuit here at Clay Street.
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We finally found what was causing the problem.
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That's why the signal is coming in and out.
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That's why the crossings are giving us trouble.
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So I think Paxton is talking to the roadmaster now to try to get somebody over here, but it's right in the island.
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Okay, broken rail right in the island, Clay Street.
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All right, and it is passable over?
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Yeah, let me get with him.
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I just pulled up and get with him.
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I think it is, and we've already had trains over it, and it's been okay.
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And everybody's having to go slow anyway because of the box ones.
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But let me check with him first.
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Okay, Roger.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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859, all complete pusher on Dem.
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All they're over.
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Complete pusher on Dem, thank you.
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You're welcome, I'm good rest of your day.
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We'll get up.
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Tosti, go ahead.
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Yeah, it is passable, right in the island, right in the middle of the road.
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So, yeah, it's going to take some time to pull planks and get it all out.
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But for now it's passable.
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Okay, Roger that.
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It is passable.
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Location mentioned:
Clay St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
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