Brake issue halts train near Cermak Station, Chicago IL
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Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, train 613 experienced a rear suspension brake failure affecting the last four cars near Cermak-McCormick Place in Chicago. Maintenance and control teams were notified, and another crew was sent to assist. The issue caused the train to stop while further evaluation of the brake system was arranged.
Audio|Heard on: CTA Rail Ops - Chicago Transit Authority
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01:41
Transcript:
00:00
613, 613, no 4th and 3rd make for patrols.
00:05
613, your message.
00:11
613, the steady audible just came back on.
00:15
It's not resetting, and there is a rear suspension brake failure on the last four cars.
00:25
542, that's to your attention.
00:26
Allow 0613? Ten four, let them know they're near Cermak.
00:35
682, copy.
00:38
32.
00:39
I'll be on 608, heading south in a separate truck.
00:45
613, unlock your train and provide all the car numbers.
00:50
508, you have an update? 508?
00:54
Call to CSA CSR, 7-8.
00:58
Give me control (number withheld).
01:01
40 is 10-2, good afternoon.
01:06
Proceed to the scene. Proceed to the scene near 33rd and 3rd.
01:08
Route control, top three to 508.
01:11
(number withheld).
01:15
K 5808 at route control.
01:19
A580a, your message.
01:24
Message track left.
01:28
Ten four, you say still at track level?
01:31
Is it run 615 that is standing with four cars with a brake failure?
01:39
Ten four, run 613 northbound near Cermak.
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Location mentioned:
Cermak-McCormick Place, 12 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
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