Presenters say quiet zone will remain; limited horn use only during work
Jul 28, 2026
Officials told the commission the quiet zone has been restored and will remain in effect; limited and short horn blasts will be used only when workers are on the right‑of‑way for safety, and staff said they will try to minimize noise impacts to neighbors.
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Commissioners raised community concerns about train horns; presenters confirmed the quiet zone that had been suspended is back in effect and said routine train operations will respect the quiet zone. A presenter said there will be limited horn use only when workers are in the right‑of‑way and that those blasts will be much smaller than the horns heard previously.
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