Train Horn Memories

Back in the Clinton Adminstration, his Federal Railroad Administrator proposed requiring train horns at all crossings.

A hearing was held in the Chicago area at which I testified.

My conclusion was asking the woman for her home phone number.

She was mortified.

“Why should I give it to you?”

“Because when I get called after people get awoked by the late night Metra trains, I want you to realize the problem your proposal is causing” was pretty much my reply.

We won that fight.

Reminding me of this is this article from the Daily Herald:

Train horns return in some Lake County towns, for now

Wailing train horns temporarily have returned to several Lake County communities until mandated federal upgrades at rail crossings are completed. Full Story


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