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Train experiencing braking and control problems

Heard on: MBTA Green Line Dispatch
00:20
00:00
I don't know what is wrong with this train, but when we stop and try to move it's like something is holding down the pedal.
audio iconMechanical Failure
Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143

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Mechanical Failure reported near Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143 on Feb 18, 2026, 5:27 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, a train operator reported difficulty controlling the train near Union Square, describing resistance in the controls and unusual noises. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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