Technical issue delays train at Metro Center, Washington DC
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, at Metro Center station in Washington, DC, a train operator reported that a door on the lead car was not closing properly. Maintenance personnel communicated over the radio to troubleshoot the issue involving the specific car number, which was withheld for privacy. The event appears to be a technical malfunction and not a criminal matter.
Audio|Heard on: WMATA MetroRail
Listen to dispatch call
01:19
Transcript:
00:00
Check car equipment at Metro Center.
00:07
26, put (name withheld).
00:08
Key down and I'll be good to go.
00:12
And you said it's on your lead car? All right, come on.
00:15
Should I go Metro Center or what?
00:17
Oh, can you see the train on track number two?
00:20
All right, stay in your car.
00:21
We got car equipment right there.
00:22
How do you copy over?
00:27
All right, static out.
00:29
What's up? It was on track number two.
00:31
He said he can't open the door over.
00:37
I copy. You cannot open the door.
00:39
I'm gonna close to the police platform now at this time.
00:43
Hey, firm 126, what's your lead car? Just closing it though.
00:48
My apologies, he's closing it though.
00:49
He can't close it.
00:51
What's your lead car over?
00:55
Lead car is (number withheld).
01:01
Affirm, (number withheld) can't close the door.
01:09
Is that Metro Center, uh,
01:12
track two over?
01:18
Unit calling, repeat oh.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Metro Center, 607 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
