Re: [Syd] Why do trains sound horn when leaving platform?

[petercook2705@my-deja.com]

Why did you move within earshot of a railway station if you don't like
to hear the noises made by trains?


MrPC


In article <95q1j7$3mj$1@nnrp1.deja.com>,
  martin_o@my-deja.com wrote:
> Why do trains sound horn when leaving platform?
>
> I live very close to a train station (Westmead), and I'm working
> towards reducing the amount of noise that comes from stations. One of
> the most annoying noises is the loud horn as the train is about to
> leave. It seems to me there is no real need to do it. If it is
> a 'signal' from the driver to the guard, surely another method could
be
> used?


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