Alarm raised for dragging equipment on track


An alarm was triggered due to equipment dragging near axle 7 on a train track, suggesting there may be a blockage or mechanical problem.
Audio|Source: Norfolk Southern Railroad - Historic Spencer Shops
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Transcript:
Critical alarm[1]. (name withheld) milepost 329.2.9.8. Track 1. Dragging equipment[2] near Axel 7. (name withheld) milepost 329.9.8. Track 1. Critical alarm. Dragging equipment near axle 7.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Critical alarm: Severe equipment or safety alert on the railroad
[2]
Dragging equipment: Railroad term for equipment failure or object creating hazard on track
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Location mentioned:
Norfolk Southern, Spencer, NC
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