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Operator spots sparks on Washington DC Metro track, Washington DC
Fire & ArsonA MetroRail operator reports sparks and a red light on the track in Washington DC and requests permission to inspect the area on foot for safety.
Audio|Heard on: WMATA MetroRail
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Transcript:
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Responding to flickering, spark,
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or a red light in the trackbed.
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I can see it from the trackbed, I mean I'm from the platform.
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It's on a turnout.
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So with your permission, I would like file time to walk down the center of the track.
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I won't be on either track 1 or 2, and then I can get a closer look at the center track even before I even step foot into the track bed with your permission.
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Over.
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Washington, DC
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