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Heard on: MBTA Green Line Dispatch · 3 days ago
04:16
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Eight two five to center, this is the trailer at (number withheld).
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We're coming in East Somerville, and I am smelling brakes on this train.
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Train in East Somerville shows smoke from brakes

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As discussed during the dispatch call, in East Somerville, a train crew reported a smell and visible smoke coming from the brakes, possibly due to friction on one of the train's components. The train was later taken out of service for inspection. The issue appeared to involve overheating brakes rather than a fire.

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East Somerville, Somerville, MA 02143
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