Railroad crossing arm malfunction causes detour, Little Canada MN
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a bus driver in Little Canada reported that the railroad crossing arm was malfunctioning, causing the arm to stay down even though no train was approaching. The driver received permission to take a detour around the crossing. A supervisor was advised to inspect the area.
Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Transportation Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:44
Transcript:
00:00
Good morning, this is (number withheld) on route seventy-one B going south.
00:07
The train track at Little Canada is malfunctioning.
00:11
The crossing arm came down.
00:12
Light is flashing, but there’s a problem.
00:14
There’s no train coming through.
00:15
I’ve been sitting here for 8 minutes now.
00:18
I’m at Little Canada Market Drive.
00:23
Is it okay if I take a detour? I just want an okay from you.
00:27
Yeah, if you know how to get around it, go ahead.
00:31
All right, just letting you know I’m going to take a detour.
00:34
Missed a couple bus stops on Little Canada Road.
00:37
You might have to send a street supervisor out to take a look.
00:42
Copy that. Be the twenty-three clip.
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Location mentioned:
Market Pl Dr, Little Canada, MN
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