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Train malfunction causes road closure near DPW

Heard on: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
01:24
00:00
Yes ma'am, can you give the MBTA a call and ask them what's going on with the train at New Crossing, the crossing by the DPW? It's been stuck here and the crossing signal's been running.
audio iconRoad Closure
Newcrossing Rd, Reading, MA 01867
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As discussed during the dispatch call, an apparent mechanical issue caused a train to stop near New Crossing by the Department of Public Works in Reading, Massachusetts. The train gates remained down, leading to traffic control assistance being requested to manage vehicles in the area.

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