Broken rail causes urgent train stop near Main Street in Walcott, Walcott IA
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A broken rail on the main line near Main Street in Walcott halts train movement immediately. Dispatchers issue stop orders to prevent accidents and ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Quad Cities Area Railroads
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Transcript:
00:00
Hey, call, single mainstator, just called me to say we've got a broken rail on the main line out there at Walcott, right there near Main Street Crossview.
00:07
Over.
00:09
Okay, broken rail, I'll stop the train.
00:12
I'm gonna say dispatcher say 509 West Tour.
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Location mentioned:
N Main St, Walcott, IA 52773
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