What's up with the MetroRail sounding its horn lately?

Courtesy Crestview Neighborhood Association  Mon, 05/18/2009 - 3:03pm

From CapMetro's Metrorail Safety FAQs :

Will the train blow its horn in my neighborhood?


Federal law requires trains to sound horns at crossings unless a quiet zone is established. A quiet zone is an FRA-approved section of track where trains are not required to sound horns at crossings.

Quiet zones are established after the installation of quad gates, which prevent vehicles from driving around railroad crossings.

Quiet Zones are in effect in Leander, Cedar Park and...



 

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