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

["Luke Watson" <watsonia@one.net.au>]

ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

i thought the blew the horn when they leave a station as a warning to anyone
on the platform to stand clear, or people down the line or whatever.......

if you live near a railway station u should expect the noise, otherwise move
lol

<martin_o@my-deja.com> wrote in message 95q1j7$3mj$1@nnrp1.deja.com">news:95q1j7$3mj$1@nnrp1.deja.com...
> 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?
>
> Is it a 'safety' procedure?
> Is it an old habit that has remained because of inertia?
>
> Thanks for your Help!
>
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