Power cut on Pink Line eastbound to remove deceased dog, Chicago IL
Road ClosureAudio reports that eastbound power was cut on the Pink Line at Kostner so staff can remove a deceased dog from the tracks. Trains were held and Pulaski is the available station for westbound service.
Audio|Source: CTA Rail Ops - Chicago Transit Authority
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Transcript:
Requesting power removed at Kostner on the Pink Line eastbound just west of the station. Archer sent forward; power removed eastbound only at Kostner. Please stand by. Pocket 2 at 502. Up to the 388: can you hold your next eastbound train 380? Operators between 153rd and control. My head car is 51. To the 320 or 388? The 320 call 320. 320 remains standing at 54. We're up to the 388. We are going to remove power momentarily, eastbound only, in the Kostner area to remove a dog from under the third wheel. Control: line concern. Power has been removed at Kostner, Pink Line eastbound only, due to a deceased animal on the right of way in the Kostner area. Power removed[1] eastbound from 54th terminal to before Pulaski station. Pulaski is the available station for westbound service.
Requesting power removed at Kostner on the Pink Line eastbound just west of the station. Archer sent forward; power removed eastbound only at Kostner. Please stand by. Pocket 2 at 502. Up to the 388: can you hold your next eastbound train 380? Operators between 153rd and control. My head car is 51. To the 320 or 388? The 320 call 320. 320 remains standing at 54. We're up to the 388. We are going to remove power momentarily, eastbound only, in the Kostner area to remove a dog from under the third wheel. Control: line concern. Power has been removed at Kostner, Pink Line eastbound only, due to a deceased animal on the right of way in the Kostner area. Power removed[1] eastbound from 54th terminal to before Pulaski station. Pulaski is the available station for westbound service.
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Power removed: Temporary shutdown of track power for safety
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Location mentioned:
Kostner, Chicago, IL 60623
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