Broken rail causes possible derailment near Norfolk Southern, Spencer NC
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a broken rail on the west side of a main track near Norfolk Southern in Spencer, North Carolina, is causing a possible derailment of some train cars.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk Southern Railroad - Historic Spencer Shops
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Transcript:
Let you know with that broken rail in there west side, it's one of the main tracks still up here, a couple cars are going to de-rail on the west end.
Let you know with that broken rail in there west side, it's one of the main tracks still up here, a couple cars are going to de-rail on the west end.
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Location mentioned:
Norfolk Southern, Spencer, NC
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