Train experiences braking malfunction at Gallery Place, Washington DC
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Technical IssueAs discussed during the dispatch call, a train near Gallery Place-Chinatown station reported a braking malfunction and inability to receive speed commands. The operator received permission to cut out the Automatic Train Protection system and proceed at reduced speed to Gallery Place for a system reset. No injuries or hazards were reported.
Audio|Heard on: WMATA MetroRail
Listen to dispatch call
02:27
Transcript:
00:00
We don't, we're not getting any speed commands and the train keeps going into a break-in mode.
00:06
Okay, I'll be uh, break-in mode!
00:13
Okay, I'll stand by.
00:35
Yeah, permission to cut out ATP for your lead car.
00:40
Let me know when ATP turns on though.
00:46
Permission to cut out ATP.
02:13
Was ATP cut off?
02:20
ATP is cut out.
02:23
Okay (name withheld), once you arrive at Gallery Place track number two, car equipment will reset it.
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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:
Gallery Pl-Chinatown, 630 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
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