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Train reports reduced friction brake issue on red line, Washington DC

Traffic

Reported: 11/18/2025 05:43 AM

Washington, DC

A train on the red line near Washington, DC reported a reduced friction brake problem. There is no brake order currently. The situation is being monitored.

Audio|Source: WMATA MetroRail

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Transcript:

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7491,

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we do have a trouble message, reduced friction brake, 7491, reduced friction brake and brake order.

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At this time I'm able to receive the trouble message from the TCD and there's no any brake order at this time.

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I'd just recommend just put an item on.

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Reduced friction brake on a red track 7491.

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At this time, the train is a good train and I create the trouble advantage, over.

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7491, so far it's a good train.

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You say it's right enough, no dynamic braking left side over?

00:43

Reduced friction brake on a red track 7491.

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Just put an item on.

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I just...

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I just... I...

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I can't reduce friction brake.

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