Tree branches over BART track cause inspection, El Cerrito CA
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Suspicious/Infrastructure HazardAs discussed during the dispatch call, transit personnel inspected a section of the BART track near El Cerrito after reports of tree branches hanging low and possibly contacting passing trains. The inspection confirmed only minor contact from leaves, with no significant obstruction or damage found. Additional overhanging branches were noted nearby for later maintenance.
Audio|Heard on: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) - Rail Operations
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03:57
Transcript:
Time 2247. We've got a report that around milepost 10.8 on the R2 track there's a tree branch hanging low, possibly making contact with the tops of trains. Let me know what you see... [conversation continues with track inspection and findings].
Time 2247. We've got a report that around milepost 10.8 on the R2 track there's a tree branch hanging low, possibly making contact with the tops of trains. Let me know what you see... [conversation continues with track inspection and findings].
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Location mentioned:
BART, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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