Unauthorized person delays trains near Berwyn, Chicago IL
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a possible trespassing incident on the CTA Red Line near Berwyn in Chicago. An unauthorized person was reported in the track area between Thorndale and Montrose stations, prompting officials to cut power temporarily. Power was later restored after the area was deemed safe. Graffiti was also noted on nearby CTA property or an adjacent building.
Audio|Heard on: CTA Rail Ops - Chicago Transit Authority
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01:57
Transcript:
00:00
Fire control, K 202, and all units concerned.
00:02
Power has been removed on the Red Line near Berwyn in both directions due to a report of an unauthorized person in the right of way.
00:07
The power limits are from Thorndale Station to Montrose.
00:11
All four tracks.
00:12
Your available station is Thorndale and Sheridan.
00:17
Two eight, two eight.
00:20
When you arrive and look over.
00:25
Two is set for us.
00:28
Rapid shot on (number withheld).
00:30
(number withheld), I need two at your next three.
00:33
Rapid shot on (number withheld).
00:35
(number withheld) I need two at your next three.
00:39
(number withheld), that's four.
00:41
(number withheld), ten four.
00:49
(number withheld), (number withheld).
00:51
Remain standing when you get to Sheridan.
00:54
(number withheld), remain standing when you get to Sheridan.
01:14
Operator two are standing.
01:16
That's a nine announcement.
01:19
Yeah, Fire 1 to Rail Control.
01:24
Yeah, Fire 1 to Rail Control.
01:26
You mess it.
01:28
Dual up them now.
01:30
I think they ran down the stairs.
01:32
I see they tagged the building.
01:39
Ten four, graffiti on CTA property or an adjacent building.
01:45
On property for an adjacent field.
01:49
Ten four, is it safe to restore the power?
01:52
Ten four, is it safe to restore the power.
01:56
Ten four.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Berwyn, Chicago, IL 60640
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