Traffic possibly blocked near Colorado and Beckley intersection, Dallas TX
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a train experienced shutdown problems due to power failures near the intersection of Colorado and Beckley, which may be causing traffic blockage in the area. The train attempted to restore power but continued to face faults.
Audio|Heard on: Tarrant TX Transportation Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:6
Transcript:
00:00
I am almost at the light at Colorado.
00:02
I keep getting shut down with PCU for no brake release.
00:05
I was able to go to Beatrice Edition for the 1st time and get Beckley’s power back up, but turns out power backup is shutting me right back down.
00:13
Yes, you are right there.
00:16
You said Colorado and where were you at?
00:19
Yeah, sure.
00:21
On the 1st of Beckley’s, I’m almost at the light.
00:24
I’m almost at their station at the light.
00:27
Trying six, try two, 420.
00:29
Okay, when you get in the back here, four POV shut down that back.
00:33
That’s a cop.
00:35
Hey, control.
00:37
Eight zero eight, train six.
00:40
Go ahead and proceed up for P 1112.
00:42
It’s a 2nd signal south of Forest Lane station.
00:45
It’s going to be red.
00:46
Hold short of that signal access.
00:47
Please bypass and give me a call.
00:49
That’s fine.
00:50
Yes sir. I have someone headed the back way from check out that substation.
00:54
Copy that.
00:56
Four one three Waverly and thirty-two, you come check me a minute.
01:01
As soon as I power up, I move maybe 2 ft, and it shuts me right back down.
01:06
Let’s go.
01:07
Try eighty-two department of the FW forty-eight.
01:10
And thirty-two, thirty-two.
01:12
Do you have any packages on board? I have one.
01:16
And what pulse is showing?
01:19
I got a BCU A major fault.
01:22
I got a BCUP major fault.
01:24
I got a BCUA minor fault and a BCUP minor fault.
01:29
ESSB stream propulsion B, hex swap.
01:32
You know, all trains, all trains, rescue now show arrival at the terminals and make sure you depart the stations at your scheduled course time.
01:39
Yeah, 83 control clear of train 85 and routes to Meadows.
01:42
Stop, proceed.
01:44
Clear 814.
01:46
We’re gonna go ahead and make a number with the positive.
01:47
We didn’t perform until he said that.
01:52
Yeah, you’re not in the grave crossing that night.
01:55
So unit 8182, avoiding 24th and Benson.
01:58
Copy.
02:00
Not an actual grave crossing.
02:01
I’m in the middle of the street though, like where you can turn at.
02:05
So I’ll be blocking traffic.
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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:
N Beckley Ave & E Colorado Blvd, Dallas, TX 75203
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