Rail crossing gate malfunction on Moody St, Waltham MA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a possible crossing gate malfunction causing a road blockage on Moody Street in Waltham. Units confirmed that the crossing arm was stuck in the down position, likely due to a train having just passed, and requested MBTA repair notification.
Audio|Heard on: Waltham Police & Fire
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00:35
Transcript:
00:00
Do you know if there's a train coming across Moody Street anytime soon? I've been sitting at this light for a few minutes and the arm seemed to be stuck in a down position causing traffic.
00:09
We'll give a call to MBTA.
00:11
It'll be the Moody Street crossing.
00:14
Roger.
00:17
439 to 442.
00:19
Go ahead.
00:21
I'm south of Turner.
00:22
My train's just crossing now so I believe it already crossed here.
00:26
Intersection should be a malfunction.
00:29
Roger, thank you.
00:30
442 to Control, can you just make a notification and see if they can come fix this?
00:34
We'll give them a call.
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Location mentioned:
Moody St, Waltham, MA
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