Train triggers emergency stop near milepost in Vail, AZ, Vail AZ


A train on the main track caused an emergency stop near milepost 973.1 in Vail, Arizona. Adjacent tracks were secured as a safety measure while emergency procedures were initiated.
Audio|Source: Union Pacific Lordsburg Sub: Tucson - Vail, AZ Area
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Transcript:
Train on main track 1 is an emergency[3] 973.1[4] over. Okay, copy UPD7121[1]. I got your adjacent track protected over. Now put a ticket in, uh, TUWC[2] in emergency off main one over.
Train on main track 1 is an emergency[3] 973.1[4] over. Okay, copy UPD7121[1]. I got your adjacent track protected over. Now put a ticket in, uh, TUWC[2] in emergency off main one over.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
UPD7121: Union Pacific Train Identifier
[2]
TUWC: Ticketing/Work Communication System
[3]
emergency: Train Emergency
[4]
973.1: Milepost Location
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Location mentioned:
Vail, AZ 85641
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