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Disabled train causes delay at Washington SquareBrookline MA

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Washington Square, Brookline, MA

As discussed during the dispatch call, a train at Washington Square in Brookline became disabled due to a technical fault, leading to a temporary service disruption. Train operators attempted resets, communicated with central control, and were instructed to make announcements to keep passengers informed.

Audio|Heard on: MBTA Green Line Dispatch
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02:47
Transcript:
00:00
I'm eastbound Washington Square.
00:02
It's a PD 4A and ATC fault.
00:05
I tried, we shut the train down.
00:08
Tried resetting it and it's still not moving.
00:21
near Flapper Road signal.
00:33
(name withheld), I have to use a tow mode, but when I use a tow mode that can't ring, they're going to cross this path walking just to let you know.
01:02
Operator, disabled train at Washington Square.
01:04
Make on-board announcements to customers.
01:06
Keep them updated.
01:08
Come into Washington Square.
01:09
There's a disabled train up ahead.

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Washington Square, Brookline, MA
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