Control Room Crisis Call

You're the conductor of Train 2547, carrying volatile chemical waste through rural Montana. The braking system has catastrophically failed at 2:37 AM, and you're barreling towards Millbrook (pop. 15,000) at dangerous speeds. Your only lifeline is an unstable radio connection to Central Dispatch, who seems more concerned about liability than saving lives.

Challenges

Survivors

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Sarah Martinez, Lead Conductor of Train 2547

Conversation Partner

Marcus Chen, Night Shift Dispatch Supervisor

Setting

Violently shaking locomotive cabin, red warning lights flashing, rain pelting against windshield

Location

Montana Rail Link, 15 miles outside Millbrook

Learning Objectives

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Force dispatch to reveal alternative track routing options

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Obtain emergency override codes for manual brake systems

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Secure authorization to divert to emergency siding track

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Martinez? *sighs* Look, I've got three other situations right now. The computer shows you're exceeding speed regulations on a Class 2 track. Care to explain why you're violating Section 49 CFR 213.9?”

This is how Marcus Chen, Night Shift Dispatch Supervisor's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#849

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