Train alarm for dragging equipment prompts speed reduction, Durham NC
Other Non-Crime EventsA train in Durham, NC triggered alarms for dragging equipment on several axles, leading to instructions to slow down.
Audio|Source: Durham, NC Norfolk Southern and CSX Railroads
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Transcript:
(name withheld) mile post 5.2.0. Critical alarm[1]. Dragging equipment[2] near Axel 2.0. Train to slow. South's milepost 5.2.0. Dragging equipment near Axel 1-1. Second, dragging equipment near Axel 2.1. Critical alarm. Third, dragging equipment near Axel 3.1. Train to slow. (name withheld) milepost 5.2.0. Critical alarm. First, dragging equipment near...
(name withheld) mile post 5.2.0. Critical alarm[1]. Dragging equipment[2] near Axel 2.0. Train to slow. South's milepost 5.2.0. Dragging equipment near Axel 1-1. Second, dragging equipment near Axel 2.1. Critical alarm. Third, dragging equipment near Axel 3.1. Train to slow. (name withheld) milepost 5.2.0. Critical alarm. First, dragging equipment near...
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Critical alarm: System-detected emergency or hazardous condition
[2]
Dragging equipment: Indication of possible debris or mechanical failure on train
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Durham, NC
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