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

Subject: Re: [Syd] Why do trains sound horn when leaving platform?
From: dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 05:22:15 GMT
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David Bennetts (davibenn@ozemail.com.au) wrote:
> If I lived near a bus stop and each bus honked its horn every time it left
> the stop I'd think there was excessive noise and probably want to complain
> to the EPA or whoever.  I don't think trains have an excuse for making
> unnecessary noise any more than other modes of transport.

I don't consider a train sounding its whistle before moving to be
excessive noise. Any train must give at least one short whistle before
moving. This is a fundamental part of rail safety.

Cheers
David

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- [Syd] Why do trains sound horn when leaving platform?
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- Re: [Syd] Why do trains sound horn when leaving platform?
  - From: "David Bennetts" <davibenn@ozemail.com.au>

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