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Nationwide Study of Train Whistle Bans

Document Series:
Technical Reports
Author:
  • FRA
Office
RRS
Subject:
Grade Crossing Modeling and SimulationHighway-Rail Grade CrossingsTrain Horn Noise
Keywords:
Guidance on the Quiet Zone Creation Process
Document
nationwidestudy.pdf (526.85 KB)

A national study examined the accident histories of grade crossings with whistle bans. Findings suggest that whistle bans increase the risk of accidents at crossings.


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Last updated: Saturday, April 1, 1995