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Heard on: Union NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/18/2026 02:17 PM
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Okay, zapping noise was traced to the catenaries for the railroad lines.
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Can you make notification to New Jersey Transit of the condition?
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Noise near railroad lines prompts brief check
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units investigated a light zapping noise near the railroad catenary system by Worcester Street and Franklin Place in Summit, New Jersey. The sound appeared to come from electrical infrastructure, but no active fire, arcing, or sparking was found. NJ Transit was notified for follow-up, and crews cleared the scene shortly after confirming there was no hazard.
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