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Lake Co. Rail Line Quiet Zones Reinstated Wednesday

After a temporary suspension of the quiet zone rules, rail horns will be silenced at crossings again starting on Dec. 20.

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FRA officials say horn-sounding at crossings will be silenced but residents still may hear train horns from time to time as engineers can do so when needed for safety purposes.​
FRA officials say horn-sounding at crossings will be silenced but residents still may hear train horns from time to time as engineers can do so when needed for safety purposes.​ (Lorraine Swanson/Patch)

LAKE COUNTY, IL — Quiet zones along the Canadian National/Metra commuter rail line from Wheeling to Antioch will be reinstated next week.

The quiet zone was temporarily suspended on Oct. 11 as the Federal Railroad Administration completed work at crossings in the 10 communities, which included 13 median upgrades, 27 updates to signs and five speed waivers, according to the Daily Herald. On Wednesday, the FRA let the communities know all crossings are now compliant and the quiet zone rules will go back into affect on Dec. 20.

FRA officials say horn-sounding at crossings will be silenced but residents still may hear train horns from time to time as engineers can do so when needed for safety purposes.

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