Debris cleared from tracks near Cermak station, Chicago IL
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, crews worked to remove debris and safety cones from the southbound tracks near Cermak-Chinatown station in Chicago. The presence of track obstruction prompted temporary closure while personnel cleared the area and confirmed safe conditions for rail operations.
Audio|Heard on: CTA Rail Ops - Chicago Transit Authority
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02:22
Transcript:
00:00
South and fill four.
00:04
Debris and trash.
00:07
I'm sorry, (number withheld).
00:08
Someone stepped on your transmission.
00:10
You're southbound at St.
00:11
(name withheld). What's your issue?
00:14
All right, (number withheld), 10-68, your message please.
00:22
(number withheld), track level debris on the railroad tracks.
00:26
Debris on the roadway.
00:27
What kind of debris is that?
00:34
Cones, say through the cones on the tracks.
00:37
Rail control is ten four.
00:42
All units concerned, we're standing southbound at Cermak removing debris and safety cones.
02:13
Put them on the side of the third rail.
02:17
Controllers said they're out of the way.
02:20
Thank you, ma'am.
02:22
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:
Cermak-Chinatown, Chicago, IL 60616
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