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Object spotted on tracks near Fort Totten sparks alert, Washington DC
A train operator alerted about an object on the tracks near Fort Totten station, prompting another unit to visually confirm which track is affected to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: WMATA MetroRail
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00:22
Transcript:
00:00
We got an item on the roadway, Fort Totten, track one over.
00:04
Okay, five three six just left.
00:06
I'm at West Highsville, so we need to retrieve an item on the way.
00:09
When you get to Fort Totten, let's just put the eyes on and verify what track it is on.
00:17
Then we've got a report saying it's track one, but let's just make sure.
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Location mentioned:
Ft Totten Sta, Washington, DC 20011
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