Train overshoots platform at Smithsonian station, Washington DC
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a train operator at Smithsonian station reported that the train overshot the station platform by about four cars. The situation appears to have been communicated to control, and no injuries or hazards were mentioned.
Audio|Heard on: WMATA MetroRail
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00:35
Transcript:
00:00
Thank you so much, Central's out 180620.
00:04
Station overrun at Smithsonian track two.
00:10
I copy that. Train 620, station overrun, Smithsonian track two, mode 201 operations.
00:15
620 Smithsonian track two.
00:17
How many cars? Your PSS state illuminate, over.
00:22
PSS is still lit.
00:25
I can’t tell because it’s a corner right here.
00:28
I’m probably at least four cars off.
00:31
I copy that.
00:32
Approximately four cars at this time.
00:34
I copy that in. That’s good copy.
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Location mentioned:
Smithsonian, Washington, DC 20024
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