Person on tracks threatens train operator near Dodge, Evanston IL


A person was reported on the train tracks near Dodge on the Yellow Line. The individual threatened the train operator, requiring police and ambulance response.
Audio|Source: CTA Rail Ops - Chicago Transit Authority
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Transcript:
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No control. It's no control.
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I do police assistance.
00:03
I need an ambulance. Someone, what's going? Just on my train, control.
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Call (number withheld).
00:09
B-A-(number withheld). He's working on the tracks control.
00:13
You've got to wait for it.
00:14
You're in the area of dogs leaving Howard.
00:16
Now, um, give us understanding what's going on.
00:20
You have unauthorized or did you make contact with someone?
00:22
I need to be able to control now.
00:24
Instead, we need a reason why you need them.
00:26
Control, he was on my train control, and you try where you need control.
00:29
What is your exact location? I'm (number withheld).
00:31
What's your location?
00:32
I don't know.
00:33
I'm on my way to Skokie.
00:34
Okay, I'm 10-4[1]. I'll have police en route.
00:35
And you're in between and Dodge and Skokie, correct?
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment; message received or affirmative (OK).
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Location mentioned:
Dodge & Dempster, Evanston, IL 60202
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